Chances at Penn State Engineering

<p>Hey can I use PSU as a safety?</p>

<p>Gender: Male
Race: Asian
SAT: 2000; 710 Math, 620 Reading, 670 writing
GPA: 3.61 UW/4.2 W
Course Rigor: 8 AP classes
Rank: Top 10%
School: Competitive Public School in Illinois</p>

<p>ECs: 150 hours with a school tutoring program
200+ hours of volunteering with my local senior housing (Translator/Newsletter Editor and Chief)
100+ hours teacher assistant for local Chinese school
County Orchestra 9,10,11,12
School Orchestra 9
Mandarin Club for 9,10,11,12
Junior Statesman of America for 9,10,11,12
Key Club 10,11,12
Club Tennis 9,10,11,12
Comedy Club Co-founder and Vice President 11,12
Chess Team 9JV,10V,11V,12V (Top team in state)
Tennis Team 9JV,10V,11V,12V (Top team in state)</p>

<p>Job experience:
Worked as a private Chinese tutor
PR3 Systems Internship</p>

<p>Awards/Achievements/Leadership:
Gave multiple speeches at the main assembly hall of the Wisconsin Congress Building
2nd chair school orchestra
Multiple performances at local colleges with a student-formed band
Multiple performances at the Chicago Symphony Hall
4.0 award all 3 years (so far)
Academic Peer Tutor for school tutor center
Physical Education Leader</p>

<h1>1 ranked player on the tennis club ladder</h1>

<p>Chinese Representative in a study abroad program in China</p>

<p>Certifications:
First aid and CPR certification
Computer Networking certification</p>

<p>Essay: Wrote an essay about growing up in a heavily crime-affiliated neighborhood</p>

<p>GPA is a little low for PSU engineering, since PSU is a GPA-heavy school. But I understand why you’d want PSU: UIUC, although more affordable in your context is even more selective for engineering. Plus engineering is not directly involved with the freshman admissions process.</p>

<p>PSU: Match</p>

<p>Would Michigan State be a better safety?</p>