<p>As an accepted and enrolled '15 OOS Mech E student that is not getting any need-based aid, I feel that I can objectively say that it was pretty difficult for us OOSers to get in. I had a 3.98 UW GPA w/ multiple APs, scores of 34/2280, 800 Math IIC, very good extra-curriculars (Eagle Scout, two all-state varsity sports, etc.), and the like, and yet I still know kids in my area (Twin Cities MN) with resum</p>