<p>Of course not. I know two people who got into Princeton with similar SAT I’s (and lots of other stuff).</p>
<p>SATs are NOT preferred. All schools (except for a few special programs like BS/MD) accept both ACT and SAT equally. I wish we could get rid of that canard.</p>
<p>Agreed, the SATs and ACTs are considered equally by Ivies now. And my kids were SAT takers… but I think it is not an issue at all. Some students take both to see which test goes better, but there is no issue with the OP sitting pat with a 35 and using that. </p>
<p>Any ideas concerning schools I could look at near Georgia Tech? I need other places to visit in that area. </p>
<p>Anyone have thoughts about my fit at Georgia tech and Virginia tech?</p>
<p>You might want to read about the Computer Based Honors program at the University of Alabama. If you were selected, then you could do the research in your field of interest.</p>
<p>^^^might be best to ask that question, OP, at those fora. </p>
<p>For good merit $ possibilities… look closely at Case and Northeastern. </p>
<p>That EC list looks incredibly bloated and exaggerated lol no offense. You should just trim it to the most important things instead of appearing shallow.</p>
<p>Eh, I would not advise trimming it. If she is really involved in all those things, then wonderful. Some people don’t need much sleep.</p>
<p>I, too, like the ECs in all their superabundance. Maybe we have one of those kids here who is so well organized, so good at delegating, such a leader that OP can pull this off and do it well. I don’t have enough info to say OP isn’t one of those people. </p>
<p>The secret to high merit is to choose schools where you will be in the top 25% for SAT and GPA. Don’t expect merit aid from the top tier schools like MIT. They have too many top qualified candidates as it is that are willing and able to pay full price. Most offer no merit aid at all. Look in section H of the Common Data Set for each school to see who does and who doesn’t. Good luck.</p>
<p>Thank you everyone! I really do all those ECs to the best of my ability. I’m not listing them all on my college apps because they’re not done for my college apps…they’re done because I like to keep busy (I do have trouble sleeping 
). </p>
<p>I visited Clemson today and I liked it much, much more than I thought I would. Thank you @Pennylane2011!! Also, any other recommendations based on my qualifications and preferences? I am looking more into smaller engineering schools now. Thanks everyone!</p>
<p>am I summarizing correctly where we are now, OP? </p>
<p>Desirous of:
•matches and safeties for female 4.0/35ACT with lots of AP/IBs and tons of ECs with some leadership
•smaller engineering school (rule out the large state flagships)
•strong chemical and/or environmental programs</p>
<p>Am I missing something? I cannot find what your family’s ability to pay is. What are their limits? </p>
<p>I don’t know if I would rule out the large state flagships…but smaller is nice. I don’t know where a place like Clemson falls on that spectrum, and I also enjoy the feel of Virginia Tech. But my family is willing and able to pay for whatever I have my heart set on. I know that sounds bad/impossible but my parents really, really want me to be happy (of course I love them for that!) and I can’t expect a lot of need-based financial aid with my situation. Thanks @jkeil911 for trying to help out! :D</p>
<p>I was afraid of that answer, OP. Get your parents to give you the information you need to run the net price calculators. Use real numbers not estimates. Use their tax returns. Then show them the Expected Family Contributions at the schools you’re most interested in and see if they’re still saying “go for it.” You don’t want them to choke in April and leave you with fewer or no options. You don’t want to hear, “can’t you be happy at a school that won’t cost us $45K/yr?”–and they don’t want to say it. It happens a lot. So you be the adult here and sit them down and talk to them about a realistic number that they can provide each year. You cannot shop schools without it. No sense in shopping Prada when you can afford Penneys. Besides, you can be just as well served by a Penneys education as you can a Prada. It’s all about what YOU do, not where you do it.</p>
<p>Clemson has an u/g pop. of 16K. Flagships: UMD is 27K. PSU is 35K. VT is not a flagship: 24K.</p>
<p>@jkeil911 I have real numbers and my parents know the price tags…I’m not saying they didn’t gasp at a few of the numbers, but I’ll be applying to financially secure places as well…if worst comes to worst UF isn’t half bad and I have Bright Futures guaranteed (due to IB) as well as Florida Prepaid (which can be given to one of my younger siblings if I don’t end up using it). Thank you for your concern…I’ll continue to talk money with my parents. </p>
<p>I hadn’t realized VT was that small compared to UMD especially! That’s definitely something to consider! Thanks for the advice! I just came across Auburn yesterday…what about them? I’ve never been to Alabama. Also, does Clemson have a good reputation in the engineering world (or do you know)? :)</p>
<p>okay, OP, no mas! ¡No mas! You were way ahead of me. :)) </p>
<p>I am an Auburn graduate. It has an excellent engineering school. Most people seem to prefer it to Clemson (especially the city of Auburn compared to city of Clemson). Virginia Tech is better than Auburn, however. In general, Auburn and Clemson degrees are more respected in the South than elsewhere. I know because I have lived in both Seattle and Ohio.</p>
<p>Auburn would definitely be an excellent safety for you.</p>