Which engineering schools would accept my stats?

Applying to College
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  • 3.7 UW gpa

  • 5 AP’s
    (AP Eng Lang)
    (AP Calc AB)
    (AP CSP)
    (AP Psyc)
    (AP Eng Lit)

  • 1300 SAT

  • Paid trade work

  • 25 volunteer hrs

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There are plenty of schools where you would be competitive. What are you looking for in terms of cost, size, location, vibe?

Have you taken, or will be taking, AP Physics?

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Not enough info.

  1. Do you have a preferred geographic region?

  2. What can your family pay annually for your college education?

  3. What year are you in high school?

  4. What kind of engineering?

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First, I would prefer to be in the South. I would need need-based aid from universities I am applying to. I am also entering my Senior year of HS and want to do electrical engineering.

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My school does not offer AP Physics, so I am challenging the AP Physics exam.

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What is your weighted GPA? And again…how much can your parents actually pay each year?

Are your parents divorced? Do they own a business or are they self employed? Do they own real estate in addition to your primary residence? Are you an international student? If NO to these…run the Net Price Calculators for any school of interest.

I would suggest you look at…

University of Alabama Huntsville

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Start off by looking at schools in your home state. If your flagship is competitive for engineering, look at some of the regional instate publics. Those are usually the best value if you are needing aid.

As noted, run the NPC with your parents on some schools you are considering and see if they are affordable.

If AP physics isn’t offered at your school, it’s OK. You won’t be penalized for not taking a class that isn’t available to you.

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My weighted GPA is a 4.0. I have a single parent who can’t pay for my tuition.

They are neither self employed or own a business. They also do not own any real estate.

I am also a domestic student from NY.

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Thanks for the heads up! Very appreciative.

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Not need based aid, but your GPA and SAT score would give a full ride merit scholarship at this university in a southern state with electrical engineering:

Other than that, investigate what your in-state NY public universities may offer you for net price (find the net price calculator on each of their web sites).

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If you are low income and a NY resident, please look into the initiatives NY State offers for college for lower income students. It is very possible that your tuition could be covered. Perhaps if there is a SUNY or CUNY where you could easily commute, you could afford college costs.

@sybbie719

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Thank you for the suggestions. I will definitely look into these.

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You can apply to Iowa State this week and hear by next week. Check out their admissions index online, plug in your stats, and see if you will get an auto acceptance (I believe you would). They are also pretty straightforward with their merit and it is listed on the website. I don’t know if they meet FA. Just keep in mind that it’s not the easiest place to get to, so figure in travel expenses in the COA.

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Iowa State won’t be free. It’s still an affordable option but you still need the money to make it. His local Suny opportunities will most likely be the most cost effective.

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@ehbr_ehrndh might be too far south, but I’d check out:
University of Houston
Texas Tech University
Both have great engineering programs, not quite as competitive to get into as other schools in Texas, and $ is possible.

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Take a look at Western Carolina’s EE program. I think you will be very competitive and might score some scholarships. COA is ~$17K per year. Solid school in a beautiful part of NC. Very much like New England.

Florida International is another good one. Lots of scholarships.
Texas Tech
Manhattan College

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What about Auburn?

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“Limited number” of full rides for 3.7+ HS GPA and 1300+ SAT:
https://www.tuskegee.edu/programs-courses/scholarships/freshman-scholarships

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With a 1300 SAT and a 3.7 UW GPA, there are two Louisiana publics you should look at (both of which are ABET-accredited for electrical engineering):

Louisiana Tech: It looks as though you’d receive the Bulldog scholarship (waiving of out-of-state tuition surcharges) as well as the Outstanding Student scholarship of $4k/year towards the $10k tuition. That would leave you with $6k for tuition and room and board is about $9200, significantly less expensive than at other institutions. If you qualify for a Pell grant or other aid, this could certainly be an option to consider.

University of Louisiana-Lafayette: You would qualify for the Magnolia Scholarship which would be $2400/year towards tuition, $5000/year towards on-campus housing for your first 2 years, as well as an out-of-state fee waiver. As Louisiana residents qualifying for this scholarship would ordinarily have a tuition waiver from the state, you would probably be likely to get additional merit aid as well.

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