Chances of getting in!!

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Thu, 22 Oct 2015 06:07:48 +0000

To add to @solveforx’s suggestion:

WPI has a slightly more practical rather than analytical emphasis when compared to similarly selective engineering schools. WPI motivates the theory with hands-on labs. For many students who found high school boring, this approach is refreshing and motivates them to understand engineering. Personally, I did not feel I gained a lot from the labs but many other students found them helpful. WPI emphasizes engineering design and many students build interesting projects outside of class. In this respect, I think you would be a great fit for WPI.

However, grades at WPI are based on exams which measure your understanding of the theory. Most exams at WPI are not terribly difficult but you need to study to learn the material. So if you get in, you will definitely need to study harder to get good or even decent grades. Many companies, especially in engineering have a GPA cutoff at 3.0-3.5 and it will be in your interest to do the very best you can academically. Students who lack study discipline often fail classes and/or spend an additional year or two at WPI (which is not covered by financial aid).