Chances for some Tech schools and LACs with engineering...

Chance Me / Match Me
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<p>Hi, I am a high school senior. I am applying RD to SUNY Binghamton University, Clarkson University, Lafayette College, Northeastern University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Union College, Villanova University. So, a few top tech schools, a few LACs, and a few big universities. All of these schools have great engineering programs. It has taken me a lot of time to narrow my choices down to seven schools (a lot of visits and hours reading Princeton Review). I want to major in electrical engineering and if possible, concentrate in signal processing because I love music and I would love to design audio equipment. Here are my stats:</p>

<p>GPA: 97.3 UW
Rank: 6/457</p>

<p>SAT I: 690 Math, 640 Critical Reading, 650 Writing, 1980 Total
SAT II Biology E: 750</p>

<p>EC: Varsity Bowling all four years, Vice President of Students for Improving Healthcare, NHS member, member of a small Youth Ministry at my church that plans church events, 6th grade catechist at my church, playing music with mentally retarted adults at New Visions of Albany</p>

<p>Awards: Clarkson Achievement Award, Board of Education award all three years (95+ average)</p>

<p>Hobbies: I play bass in a band, we have played at several school events and we play regularly at coffee shops around town.</p>

<p>Job: I work during the summer and during school vacations at New Visions of Albany, where I work in a workshop alongside mentally ■■■■■■■■ adults.</p>

<p>Recommendations: I know they will be great, the main one is from my honors precalc teacher and I did very well in that class and knew him well.</p>

<p>Essays: Great, edited by my AP Lit teacher, common app essay about combining my love of music and math/science by modifying my bass guitars and building speaker cabinets, effects pedals, etc.</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>bump… will chance back</p>

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<p>I dont know anything about those schools, but have you considered GA tech? I think you have a pretty good chance of getting in there. </p>

<p>I have a thread. would you chance me on there?</p>

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<p>I haven’t considered GA tech because I live in Albany, NY and I don’t want to be over 4 hours away.</p>

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<p>after school bump…</p>

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<p>before bed bump…</p>

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<p>I just got my ACT score. It is a 30 composite with 33 english, 31 math, 29 reading, and 25 science (I know… really awful score, I ran out of time and I can never seem to do well on that section). According to my college book, a 30 ACT is equivalent to a 1980 SAT score. Which would be the better score to submit or should I just submit both?</p>

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<p>bump…</p>

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<p>The ones I know most about are Villanova (a family member went there) and Lafayette. I believe you will be accepted to both. Your SAT scores are in the middle 50% for both of these schools and your class rank is outstanding. </p>

<p>You will easily be accepted to Northeastern and Binghamton.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the opinion! I am trying to maintain that rank despite a very tough schedule.</p>

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<p>any more opinions?</p>

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<p>clarkson should be an admit</p>

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<p>Thanks, I am counting on Clarkson as my safety at this point.</p>

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<p>my son is not applying for a few years but i think he will be looking at teh same schools. i am hoping for the best for you!</p>

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<p>Your record looks like a match for Lafayette College to me. FYI, Lafayette has an excellent music department for a small LAC. Also, has recently been awarded excellence in teaching engineering for women. Good luck to you and all the best!</p>

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<p>Thanks! After attending an open house yesterday, Lafayette College is my top choice.</p>

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<p>bump…</p>

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<p>SUNY Binghamton University - In
Clarkson University - Not sure
Lafayette College - High match
Northeastern University - Match
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - High match
Union College - Not sure
Villanova University - Not sure</p>

<p>Sorry I couldn’t do more for you. We are applying to a lot of the same schools (as pointed out before; perhaps I will see you at Lafayette, Binghamton, or RPI heh)…anyway, best of luck!</p>

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<p>Glad you enjoyed open house in Easton. RD applicants can roll over their applications to ED at a pretty late date. This is a unique feature to Lafayette admissions, it is on the website and your GC at school will know about it as well. Good luck to both of you!</p>

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<p>familykCT - thanks for the opinion. I was aware of the unusual ED date. I was thinking about ED, but it’s too much of a commitment for me. Lafayette is certainly one of my top choices, but I don’t have a single top choice.</p>