Shrimphead

I am very interested in engineering, especially mechanical and aeronautical. I would love to go to MIT and I get really excited about the possibility of going there, but it turns out that that possibility is extremely slim. The possibility is about the same with Caltech and Princeton, other good engineering schools that I would be interested in. So, what I need is some ideas for really good engineering schools that have good mechanical and aernautical/aerospace engineering programs and are easier to get accepted to than the ones I've listed.

So you can list some schools that are matches for me, my stats are:

ACT (superscored):
Math: 33
English: 36
Reading: 36
Science: 33
Composite: I got a 34 both times I took it. I just retook it on Saturday and am hoping for
a 35.

GPA: 3.95 unweighted

Rank: 37 out of 460 or about 8%

Other: I will have my associate's degree from Utah Valley University by the end of the
summer from dual enrollment, AP tests, and distance learning. I currently have over 50
credits. By the way, I don't think this will prevent me from applying as a freshman.

ECs (this is where I fall short):
Eagle Scout
about 4 years of leadership out of 6 years of participation in church youth group

So what good engineering schools could I get accepted to? To be honest, at this point, location and size aren't too important to me. I could do well at big or large schools. Although, I would prefer a school that is medium-sized, or leans to the small side. My biggest factors are the quality of the specific programs (mech. and aero engineering) and financial aid. I wouldn't mind if the school doesn't have a graduate program, as long as it still has a great undergraduate program. Thanks for the help!

jliu

these aren't much easier but...
University of michigan, carnegie mellon, upenn, purdue?
also maybe somewhere south in St.Louis because Boeing has headquarters there = internship/job?

wobudong

For aero and mechanical you can't beat GaTech. If Princeton appeals to you, then you also should look into Rice.

sakky

I agree with Georgia Tech - a quite good engineering school that is not that difficult to get into.

Illinois, Wisconsin, Texas, Texas A&M, Penn State may also work out well.

Sam Lee

Some of the schools suggested do not have aerospace engineering program.

Aerospace Engineering Schools/Programs in the United States of America

daman11

your title is an oxymoron

cheezwhiz

Rose Hulman is great with some good financial aid...has Mech but not Aero. Wonderful School and highly ranked.

Greens

lol. I can't stop laughing

saxophile

U of Arizona. A little on the big side for you maybe, but strong in aerospace.

huuvinh13

@ jliu: upenn? Seriously, with 2 ECs? I find it hard to believe that a person can get into an Ivy school with just 2 ECs. Princeton? Rice? I'm so confused.

fireflyscout

Hidden gem: Missouri University of Science and Technology (formerly University of Missouri-Rolla). Has Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, along with other types. Offers good merit aid.

Alexandre

Georgia Institute of Technology
Purdue University-West Lafayette
University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign
University of Maryland-College Park
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
University of Texas-Austin
Virginia Tech

SiraH

dnt forget virginia tech

toadstool

Danial Webster's 70 engineering students are 1/3 mech, 2/3 aero and have thier own airport and fleet of planes. New and totally hands using the CDIO/ new engineering model. Immediate and full involvement in the conceive/design/model/build/test/operate cycle. ABET accredited associate/4-year acreditation by summer 09. A gem. but so new you can still get in. In five years that won't be the case

pierre0913

Purdue and Texas A&M are ridiculously easy to get into....and ranked in the top 20 engineering schools