Want to find one or two more reach schools for me

College Search & Selection
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<p>Hey guys! I have my college list almost done but I wanted to find one or two more reach/hard match schools for me. I listed my stats and the current schools I'm applying down below. Thanks! </p>

<p>The colleges I'm interested in(looking to major in Business and Engineering):
Georgia Tech
University of Michigan
University of Illinois
Purdue
University of Delaware</p>

<p>Test Scores
SAT – 2150 Super Scored
CR: 670
Math: 800
Writing: 680 (Also scored a 620 on a previous test)</p>

<p>SAT II Subject Test
Chemistry - 670 (Obviously not good enough to send in)</p>

<p>GPA
Un-weighted - 3.83
Weighted – 4.4 estimated
Rank – 22/373</p>

<p>AP Scores right now:</p>

<p>AP Lang– 4</p>

<p>Senior year</p>

<p>Taking 5 AP classes</p>

<p>Awards:
5th in the Nation for Website Design (I'm hoping this will look extra good)
1st in the state 2 years in a row for Website Design
1st in the state for PC servicing and Troubleshooting
3rd in the state for PC servicing and Troubleshooting
5th in the state for PC servicing and Troubleshooting
Honor Roll and etc (I don't think that stuff counts though)</p>

<p>EC’s:
Started my own design and development business where I have worked with some nationwide companies that are pretty big (I'm hoping this will help boost my chances as well). I have a portfolio now that is full of logos, designs, websites and apps that I have created for other companies
A ton of hours worth of volunteer work
NHS Officer
Leadership position in BPA
Varsity Cross Country (might be captain this year)
Varsity Track and Field
Attended Governor's School (a summer program I got accepted into for a week that is completely free)
Math League for first 2 years</p>

<p>Thanks for your time guys!</p>

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<p>RPI? Northeastern?Clemson? Syracuse? American?</p>

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<p>How are the engineering at these schools? @woogzmama</p>

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<p>I believe the departments are excellent at all of these schools, but RPI is renowned as one of the best (just slightly below MIT & CalTech).</p>

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<p>Carnegie Mellon</p>

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<p>@somuch2learn I think my SAT2 scores might be too low for that</p>

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<p>@kevyduan if you like CMU, it’s worth a try especially for engineering and business. Your awards and ECs are very good and I would think that your math score would count more than the others. I think that they request SAT II scores in math and science. The chemistry one isn’t ideal, but if you could take the Math Level II, you should do well.</p>

<p>You haven’t mentioned whether you’ll need financial aid, but if that’s needed you may find that the private colleges cost less than out of state state universities. University of Virginia might be another to consider as they are an exception and do offer to meet full need.</p>

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<p>@SoMuch2Learn Thanks! CMU Was actually one of my top choices until I scored really poorly on my first roud of SATs but I’ll look into it again!</p>

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<p>It is still a reach, but if it’s one of your top choices it’s worth a try. FYI regarding financial aid, they meet approximately 83% of need, not 100%. If it’s still a good fit it wouldn’t hurt to call admissions and start showing interest.</p>

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<p>I’ll try to get some more subject tests done soon. Thanks for the suggestion! @Somuch2learn</p>