Good science/tech colleges for a NOT well-rounded student

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<p>Hi there. As the title suggested, I m NOT well rounded. I have a high SAT math and 3 SAT subject test scores, but a very low verbal and writing score (500ish). I have taken a couple college classes: Calc 3, discrete math, Physical Chem, intro/General physics and next semster i ll take some more math and science classes. I have self studied 3.5 AP by myself (Calc BC as .5) and got decent scores on them(not perfect, but good scores). I know a lot colleges will look down upon me because i m not well rounded, but I only enjoy math and science. So I just want to hear some suggestions of which schools will fit me. Thank you.</p>

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<p>You will be a great fit for Caltech, MIT!!! To some extent, you might fit snugly into Berkeley, Harvard, Princeton or Chicago. All are great math-science schools.</p>

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<p>Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rochester Institute of Technology
Case Western
Rose Hulman
Purdue - West Lafayette
Georgia Institute Technology</p>

<p>Your low verbal and writing will hurt (probably kill) your admissions chances at very competitive schools like Cal Tech, MIT, Carnegie Mellon, and, obviously, the Ivy League schools. But, don’t sweat!!! There are lots of other schools out there that you’ll fit in just fine!</p>

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<p>I’d say RPI, WPI, and Steven’s have a lot in common, and all seem to fit the math/science description, etc. Check out all three.</p>

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<p>I would agree on RPI, WPI, RIT, Georgia Tech and would also include Lehigh and Clarkson; maybe even Johns Hopkins and Carnegie Mellon too.</p>

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<p>Uh, I think it would be rather dificult to get admitted into any of these schools if you’re not well-rounded. The hardest part of getting a degree from any of these schools is simply getting in. You might be a great fit for a certain school, but if you can’t get in, it’s all a moot point. Considering the competition involved in getting into schools like this, I think it’s a longshot, as plenty of people who have strong math-science scores AND who are well-rounded apply to these places.</p>

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<p>I actually wouldn’t necessarily agree with WPI. I don’t know, their program just seems more geared to the “well-rounded” student than other “tech” schools.</p>

<p>But, hey! It’s OK to not be well-rounded. It takes all kinds.</p>

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<p>My low verbal score might be the reason that english is not my first language. I just came to US 2 years ago. Thanks for all the input so far</p>

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<p>harvey mudd also</p>

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<p>My next semester classes might be Differential equation, number theory, P chem 2, General Physics and possiblly Linear algebra. My GPA so far is 3.8-3.9. I would really want to go to MIT and Caltech, but i know it is a BIG reach.</p>

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<p>^^ Hey, I thought so. I’m sure you are one of those math-geniuses that both schools ** love to have**. You never know unless you try. Apply to both MIT & Caltech with extreme prejudice!!! Guess what – you don’t lose nothing</p>

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<p>what are your math sat/ap scores?</p>

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<p>Harvey Mudd also wants only well-rounded students.</p>

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<p>Worcester Polytech in MA. if it haasn’t been mentioned, is worth a look for you.</p>

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<p>Math SAT is 780,but i ll retake it. AP scores are Calc BC, Chem, Bio and comp sci A with scores range from 3 to 5 (3 in comp sci A) I know they are not the best scores, but i self studied most of them. That’s something i m proud of. :smiley: I just took 3 SAT2 on OCT 14th, so i haven’t got my scores back yet</p>

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<p>Keep working on your verbal SAT.</p>

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<p>Worcester was mentioned multiple times. WPI=worcester polytechnic ;)</p>

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<p>Thats what I thought, but if the OP has only been in the US for 2 yrs, it might help to spell it out and not use acronyms</p>

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<p>Sorry, just to make a correction. I have been here since 2nd semester of freshmen year, so it’s actually 2.5 years!!! (shows my superb math skill) Yea, I have heard of WPI and it’s already on my applying list. Thanks ppl</p>

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<p>WPI WILL TURN YOU INTO a well-rounded alumnus. That’s why WPI is quite proud of the liberal arts component of their undergraduate program. Check it out. Georgia Tech also tries hard to promote a “technology and society” point of view in its courses.</p>

<p>If you’re strictly a tech/science/math and you think you won’t be curious about other fields, then perhaps these schools aren’t for you.</p>