<p>Hello, I am a rising senior from Michigan, interested in studying electrical engineering. Here are some of my stats, which will hopefully provide you with enough information for some recommendations:</p>
<p>ACT: 35 (33 M 35 E 36 R 36 S)…pity that my lowest score is in math</p>
<p>SAT 2220 (720 M 720 W 780 CR), but retook it, two more days until scores come out, confident that it’s at least a 2300</p>
<p>GPA: 3.98 UW (will be 4.0 pending my AP Calc exam score; I had an A- in that class all three terms, and a 4 or 5 would make those A’s)</p>
<p>APs: Stats (4), US History (4), Calc AB, U.S. Gov, English Lang, Micro, Psych, Env. Science; assuming I get at least a 4 on the last six, which I took as a junior, I should have the National AP Scholar award; I plan on taking about 4 more next year, as well as Calc II (and possibly Calc III) at a local community college.</p>
<p>ECs: This is where the problem lies. Had I found CC my freshman year, I would’ve realized the importance of extracurricular involvement. Alas, my only ECs are DECA and BPA (both are student business/marketing organizations), which I’ll have been in for two years. Fortunately, I at least managed to snag some awards in BPA at the regional, state, and national level. I’ll probably do better in both next year (after decisions come in).</p>
<p>I’ve also got about 100 hours of community service, mostly working with children. I should get some more this summer, although I really wish I could find something somewhat related to my interests. </p>
<p>I am, of course, looking at Michigan’s flagship school, U of M Ann Arbor, as well as Michigan State. But what else is there that would fit my qualifications? Academically, I don’t think I’m unqualified for very many schools, and friends, family, and teachers always tell me to aim high. However, I realize that my lack of ECs will greatly impact my admission chances at top-tier schools.</p>
<p>Anyway, any recommendations? I’ve already looked at in-state schools, so I’m seeking recommendations for out-of-state schools. They should be selective (I want to be challenged there; I don’t think I’d get that at a school where the median ACT is a 24), and have a good engineering program. It doesn’t matter if they’re public or private, although my family’s income probably won’t allow me to attend a public OOS university without some serious financial aid. So, private is probably preferable, since they are usually more generous with need-based aid. I don’t really have any other criteria; once I get some possible matches, I’ll weed out the ones I definitely don’t like.</p>
<p>Thanks for any help, and don’t hesitate to ask questions if you need more info. or clarification.</p>