<p>Because I come from Georgia, I compare no where near other bright students from different states because they offer better education and more arduous classes. Upon that issue, I still do not know what I want to do with my life. I don't know if it's because I do O.K. in my classes or because I have no future in life. Would it be possible if you guys can list some schools with good engineering programs (chemical since my dad was a chemical engineer and biomedical since my aunt is one) based on my stats? BTW I am a first generation student and parents have low income (thinking ROTC or military for full tuition)</p>
<p>Race: Korean
Gender: M
Location: Lawrenceville, GA
School: Public</p>
<p>GPA: W4.0 UW3.97 (school restricts +4.0)
Rank: 11 of 759</p>
<p>SAT I CR: 730
SAT I Math: 770
SAT I W: 75-</p>
<p>SAT II Math II (IIC): 760
SAT II Chemistry: 740</p>
<p>AP US History: 4
AP Chemistry: 4
AP Human Geography: 4
AP Physics: N/A</p>
<p>Senior Schedule:
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Spanish IV
AP English II
AP Biology
AP Economics
AP Government</p>
<p>EC:
Varsity Football 2 years (lettered 10th grade)
National Honor Society
BETA
Key Club
Spanish National Honor Society: ICC Rep
Science National Honor Society</p>
<p>Volunteer:
Northlake Medical Center (assisting nurses/doctors) 86hr
Peachtree Christian Hospice (caring for patients) 32hr
Victory World Church 42hr (assistant secretary of international missionary trips)
built a house in Tennessee & repaired a church in Costa Rica with my church</p>
<p>Awards:
AP Scholar with Distinction
Honor Roll
First in school science fair
Third in regional science fair
Top 50 in SGHNS (contestants all over Georgia)
Student of the Month (only 12 selected)</p>
<p>He went to college in Korea. He owns a deli now. I made another one (lol) because I still don’t know which colleges I should be applying. Honestly, I don’t think I’m capable of making any of the previous ones because my stats are par and I am OOS. Thanks for the response nevertheless :D</p>
<p>Lawrenceville, Georgia is hardly the sticks, and the number of AP classes available to you is impressive. I think you’re underestimating your school.</p>
<p>UCB’s list is a good one. I really think that Georgia Tech would be a good choice. It’s a fine school, it has public school tuition, and it’s close to home.</p>
<p>^ I’d shoot for MIT at least. You have good stats. I think your ECs and background make you unique…IMO. How many MIT apps lettered in varsity football?</p>
<p>Should I consider all those OOS publics (all seem to have great engineering programs) or try to pick a few out. I just want a college with a good program that offers a fun social life (main reason I want to go west). A lot of my friends are applying to 15+ colleges so I kept freaking out since my list isn’t as long. Sorry for the picky nature of my posts and thank you so much for the help.</p>
<p>Tarhunt, my parents have owned a deli store and a wing store for around 5 years. I don’t know the exact amount blue collar workers like my parents get, but I assume it is below 70,000. Plus, I have a sister that doesn’t try as hard as I do in school so I really don’t want to waste my parents’ money for my college so that they can send my sister to school. Since I have the opportunity to join the military, why not and get tuition?</p>
<p>UCB, I was just worried that I would not get into atleast one of the OOS publics if I chose ONLY 2. A question derived from being nervous, skeptical of my chances. Sorry about the dumb question.</p>
<p>Only do ROTC if you are commited to the military! Extra work and an 8 year commitment are not things to be taken lightly…neither are things like being responsible for the lives of your subordinates (possibly in combat). If that is attractive to you, GO FOR IT! There are some great benefits, but joining the military is a huge commitment. </p>
<p>If money for tuition is the only reason you would join, DO NOT DO IT.</p>
<p>What are the chances of me getting max or almost max aids from those schools? I assume slim to none.</p>
<p>I spoke with the Marines last week and they can offer full tuition to UMich for 4 years of Marines Reserve. My SAT teacher was a UT Austin alumni and she told me a lot about the Navy Reserve and its benefits without 4 year commitment (something like school/navy program) and GT offers ROTC for full tuition.</p>
<p>Well, it just depends on how much time you want to spend with applications and how much money you want to spend in app fees. All the schools I listed would be great for engineering.</p>
<p>Something to keep in mind though, OOS publics are not going to be nearly as generous with financial aid as OOS privates or your in-state choices. </p>
<p>I would apply to what interests you…you have good stats and a reasonable chance. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. You have a safety (financial and admittance) in Georgia Tech. Apply, see where you get accepted, weigh financial aid offers, and the picture will become much clearer for you.</p>
<p>“PS I hear Harvey Mudd is not known for biomed or chem, just electric or something else.”</p>
<p>mudd is not really known for biomed. we are, however, known a bit for chemistry. in recent years 80% of the graduates from hmc chem went on to get PhDs. i do believe, however, that there are only a dozen or so chem grads a year…</p>
<p>otherwise, i’d say mudd’s major strong-hold is in engineering. that’s probably what you were thinking.</p>
<p>I’m just saying that you should do a lot of research and know where your commitment is comming from before joining the military.</p>
<p>I did it, and I am glad I joined. The military is not for everyone, and people who join solely for money will likely be disappointed when they find out they are being deployed to Afghanistan or Iraq. I recommend that if you realize you are ONLY interested in the military for money, that you reconsider. If you are joining for reasons other than simply getting money, that’s great, we always need committed and smart people.</p>
<p>Thanks raimius for the response. I am not going to deny that I love the money that the military is offering me. However, I also love fighting/training. I’ve done TKD and Kendo, and I want to start kick boxing next semester. 60% I am probably in it for the money, but I am also looking forward to physical “scrutiny” as well :D. That said, what are the chances of being deployed to Iraq? I’ve talked to the recruiters and it seems that I will be in the reserve during college and will be VERY (?) rare for the president to send me to Iraq.</p>
<p>With the UCs, it would be rough as an OOSer. With privates, you’d certainly have a good shot at some merit-based aid. USC offers excellent aid, from what I’ve seen.</p>