What are my chances of getting into UIUC, UMich, Northwestern, Purdue, GA Tech for Mech Eng?

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I am an incoming senior.

GPA: Unweighted 3.78, Weighted 4.2

SAT: 1520 composite, 780 math, 740 critical reading and writing

ACT: 34 composite, 33 math, 36 science, 35 english, 32 reading

I take almost all honors and AP classes. I have received a score of 5 on AP Psychology, Music Theory, and Physics 1, and a score of 4 on US History.

I have participated in the concert band, marching band and several other music activities, including orchestra, pep band, pit orchestra, and honor bands.

I am planning to participate in science olympiad (physics-related events, like thermodynamics, optics, etc.) and VEX Robotics in the first semester of my senior year. In my application I will detail what I am studying and my progress in VEX, but I won’t have any accomplishments to boast at the time of submitting the application.

I am also tutoring Physics and math for my senior year, which I will be able to talk about on my application.

I will probably be at least a National Merit Semifinalist, but there is a chance I won’t be.

Thanks.

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I think you have solid shots at most schools except Northwestern. They are a high reach for most people and you as well.

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Fortunately, Purdue does Rolling Admission, so if you submit your application as soon as they start accepting apps, you will be near-guaranteed.