<p>Alright, let’s break this down.</p>
<p>You admit you messed up your first year here. It’s good you’re not in denial or making excuses.</p>
<p>You’re currently interested in EE or ME. Both programs, especially EE, is very competitive to get into. With the current GPA, there isn’t much chance, but you can work hard from now on to maximize your chances given your current situation.</p>
<p>You were an intern. Good, you have some experience you can potentially write about in your application.</p>
<p>You also have good transfer grades. Although you didn’t take the courses at UW, this will show that you have (hopefully) brushed yourself up and are climbing the ladder to a good future.</p>
<p>EE: Here is the Undergraduate Admissions Guide. [Undergraduate</a> Admissions Guide - UWEE](<a href=“http://www.ee.washington.edu/admissions/undergrad/index.html]Undergraduate”>This Page has moved)
You’ll see that it says, “Your cumulative GPA for these courses must be 2.50 or higher.” So definitely get your GPA up. Don’t take too much in one quarter, but carefully figure out which classes will help your prereqs or graduation requirements. </p>
<p>ME: Admissions - [UW</a> Mechanical Engineering Department - Undergraduate Admissions](<a href=“http://www.me.washington.edu/prospective/undergraduate/]UW”>http://www.me.washington.edu/prospective/undergraduate/)
“The Department of Mechanical Engineering requires one unofficial transcript from each college or university that you have attended, except for UW transcripts, which will not be required.”</p>
<p>The other part of the admissions process is the written/personal statement. Be honest. Talk about what you did last year that you will do this year to change. Talk about your internship and passion for the field. Bring up how you have an upward grade trend.</p>
<p>For ME, check out the bottom of the link where it says, “Mechanical Engineering Education … Our mission in undergraduate education is to…”. That may give you an idea of what you should talk about on your application. Cater each personal statement to the individual department.</p>
<p>If you want more ‘real’ advice, contact the advisors themselves! They always deal with students wondering about chances and are most likely part of the admissions process. I’m sure they can give a lot better answer than me :P</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>