Chances at longshots

CountingDown
Mon, 28 May 2007 23:25:51 +0000

Monica,
Of UIUC, Purdue, and UMich, it is probably hardest to get into Michigan, especially if you are OOS. Check Princeton Review to see how your stats compare – or go the the schools’ websites to see if there is specific info for the engineering schools. I would think you have a good shot at all three, esp. Purdue. If I recall, Purdue has rolling admissions, as does Michigan (at least for the moment).

How was your math score on the ACT? Despite the snarkiness of some other posters, a stronger math score will help. Not that it’s bad, but strong standardized test scores will help assure adcomms that your homeschooling is good preparation (though the CC classes also will definitely help your application).