Chance me for CSE

JBStillFlying
Mon, 07 Nov 2016 06:10:32 +0000

Very smart to explain what happened in sophomore year. CSE is probably a bit of a reach so it’s prudent to be thinking of other schools or your backup college at UMN, just in case your first choice doesn’t happen. The red flags are going to be the GPA, the class rank, and - perhaps to a lesser extent - the lack of Calculus (although if the poor preparation you mentioned is actually lack of proper honors tracking then they will probably not hold that against you so much if you provide an explanation). Your application is otherwise very strong and you definitely have a chance. You may wish to have a counselor at your HS provide a letter testifying that your academic rebound is for real - and definitely send them an updated transcript once first Tri. or first Sem. senior year grades are out!

Good luck and keep us posted!