<p>OK I was wondering where you guys think I should apply for undergraduate engineering(most likely mechanical but maybe aerospace).
Current SAT:
Math: 730
Critical reading: 640
Writing: 650
I'm taking the SAT again, those scores were with little to no studying, and now with studying have goal scores of
Math: 780
Critical reading: 700
Writing: 670
I also have a 3.98 unweighted GPA and weighted its 4.45. Im a current junior and by the time I graduate I will have taken 9 AP classes.
Current Schools: Harvey Mudd and Virginia Tech. I also dont want to go to school in a big city.
Im an all state track athlete and all state science olympiad. Where else do you think I should apply given my information?</p>
<p>If you are from Northern Virginia (particularly LHS or TJHSST possibly MHS) everything is going to be harder for you. But, if these projections are accurate, you should not have too much to worry about. You could aim even higher. Did you take any SAT II’s? Are you counting MultiVar as an AP (I’m never sure how they categorize it)? 
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<p>Cost constraints, state of residency, and financial aid situation are big factors that you need to consider (unless your parents have assured you that they can pay for any school, knowing how much the most expensive ones cost).</p>
<p>VT and Mudd, fine schools, opposite sides of the country, quite different. What are you looking for in a school–size, vibe, etc.? What is your budget?</p>
<p>Im at lake braddock, so one of the better ones but not a TJ. I am also near the top of my class at least top 10% maybe top 5%. After looking deeper into harvey mudd I dont think its the right fit. VT is probably up there and cornell, CU-Boulder, UVA, Colorado School of mInes are on the list. I have not taken the SAT 2s yet but plan to do so in Math 2, chem and/or physics. For fit I want a school that will give me good opportunities post graduation and in the summers. I also dont want a city and also an outdoorsy feel. Budget wise, my parents said to find cheaper schools that I really like, VT, but that I could apply to other OOS ones and see what kind of financial aid/scholarships I get. </p>
<p>Mudd only offers a general engineering degree, too.</p>
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Budget wise, my parents said to find cheaper schools that I really like, VT, but that I could apply to other OOS ones and see what kind of financial aid/scholarships I get
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<p>can you clarify? your sentence doesnt seem complete…are you saying that your parents are using the cost of VT as the guideline? so, they will pay about $25-30k per year? </p>
<p>You need to retest to get your M + CR scores above 1400 for the better engg programs, and for good merit at some schools. also take the act.</p>
<p>why cu-boulder? just curious. dont know if they give much merit.</p>
<p>That they want me to have schools that i like and are affordable while in my ability to get into. On the sat do you think i could still get into strong school not like mit obviously but like vt engineering considering my high grades in school(for junior year i am on pace to hit a 4.5-4.6) with a very challanging schedule including 4 aps and2 honors along with a tech dawin class? Vt i honestly one of my top choices right now</p>
<p>georgia tech</p>
<p>VT doesn’t even look at the writing SAT. They list the top three things that they want to see: Academic Rigor, GPA, Scores in Math and CR. There is nothing else that is deemed “important” – not even work experience or volunteer work, which really saddens me. (I am getting this from their CDS filing for 2013, BTW). So, you will be evaluated first among others from your HS who are applying, and then with the larger pool. We all know the stories for VT – a TJ 4.2GPA, 1340SATs, internship at NIH rejected for Engineering. A non-TJ, NoVA NMSemiF with a 3.7, perfect math scores, outright rejected. It all depends on your competition for that year from your own HS. Of all of us on this thread, only you have an idea of what that’s going to be.</p>
<p>How about notre dame</p>
<p>Notre Dame is very competitive to get into. It’s a beautiful campus and their sports program is a HUGE part of the school. </p>
<p>We visited VT and my d really liked it. They definitely gave off a spirited feeling during our vist.</p>
<p>How about Purdue which is similar to VT? Do you have a preference for the size? Purdue’s campus definitely does not have an outdoorsy feel but it’s easy to get to access once you travel out of W. Lafayette. It would appear that your stats would definitely be right there with their accepted students. </p>
<p>You’ve started multiple threads on this topic… and many people have given you good advice. </p>
<p>What is the hang up here?</p>
<p>I dont really know part of it is just I am kind of worried even though I know I can get into somewhere at least semi-decent.I geuss I just wanted more that one or two opinions and wanted a more solidified opinion. Many people have given me very good advice and I really appreciate all of there thoughts. </p>
<p>What is it that you are worried about?</p>
<p>I think the reason you are dissatisfied with the opinions given so far is that there is absolutely nothing wrong with your list of schools! They are all good schools. I also think you are being too formulaic with your thought processes… X school with Y stats doesn’t always correspond to Z more opportunities. In actuality, there is a lot of overlapping that takes place in academia. It’s not a strict heirarchical structure like many high schoolers tend to believe.</p>
<p>In other words, try to not spin your wheels nitpicking over which schools in your list are better than others. They are all good schools, and right now you should be trying to iron out personal preferences (location, aesthetics, vibe, etc). </p>
<p>Ok thank you so much i will definatley look into the details and what type of school I want to go to with the lit I have now. You are probably right about how I am approaching this. I guess its just that I am thinking this to be a huge decision that I have to make and I really want to make sure it’s the best for me. </p>