Looking for good options for Materials Science based studies but late to take high level math & science courses
Ohio-based, but not sure about OSU (and unsure about size)
Interested in Midwest schools, open to distance travel especially including mid-Atlantic
Scholarships helpful but not deal-breaker yet
Active in sports but not top level, some leadership and community service, studies multiple languages, summer job
Will participate in unique internships in Spring
Taking a few AP and college courses
SAT, not in yet
May take ACT again
Intended Major(s) - Materials Science, maybe a language minor (Spanish or French) Schools - Looked at Akron, Dayton, and Cinci, but might want to get out of Ohio
My first thought with the limited information you provided was Akron. They have a great program. They also have rolling admission so you would hear very early in the process.
You will get better feedback if you let us know more information- what year you are in school, if you’ve had an upward GPA trend, which AP and college courses you have taken, etc…
Don’t know if you seek an engineering degree or Sciences specifically and don’t know your budget but these might be schools that could work. Of course you’ll need a test too:
Courses by end of Senior Yr. - Pre-Calculus and some Chemistry as well as a Materials Sci course that has really peaked interest
Required internship will only allow for 1st semester classes during senior year. Internship may be in science field and include some international travel.
Could take a summer course at Comm. College to bolster studies.
Have checked some price calculators, thanks.
Price limit will probably be $25k-$30/yr after aid, and that’s max!
We know about the top schools, but trying to think outside the box about mid-level and places to meet to new people/have new experiences. Thx
Precalculus is the minimum for majors like materials engineering or anything adjacent, since the typical four your plan in college starts with calculus.
High school physics and chemistry are often recommended prerequisites for those courses in college.
When using the net price calculator for Ohio State remember to add the $4,000/yr fee for main campus engineering students. If it’s out of budget consider applying directly to a regional campus of Ohio State for a financial safety.
The classes at regional campuses are smaller and you’ll often find that the professor leads the lab and recitation portions of classes as well. Newark and Marion have the first year engineering class offerings to get started and depending on discipline possibly up to two years. They also offer undergraduate research opportunities and honors classes. Regional campus students are eligible for the football ticket lottery.
The regional campuses offer less expensive tuition ($9,448 vs. $13,244) and offer their own merit. If budget is a concern be sure to apply directly to a regional by their merit deadlines (usually Feb 15, it was extended to March 15 because of the FAFSA issues this past cycle) to get their best financial aid offer. Financial Aid | The Ohio State University at Marion
Once a student transitions to main campus for upper division coursework they pay the same cohort price as if they had started at main* because of the in state tuition guarantee.