Wasted high school, got nothing done, low sat scores..I wont be considered by colleges of my choice?

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Long story short…but I really was unsure about what I wanted to do until I took Physics 1 in junior year. By that time I became interested in engineering. Problem was that it was too late to enroll in AP Chemistry which I should have done the year before. I tried to self study for subject test in Physics but ugh I didn’t do very well. I wish they had Physics B so I could have used an instructor to prepare for a full year.

As for SATs, I am unsure why I score so low. I usually get between 2000 to 2100 despite making good grades in my classes. highest was 2050. I find myself bad at ACT too, 28…

I found myself interested in Carnegie Mellon but I really screwed up too much…I dont have the recommended prep for SAT chem and only half the prep for SAT physics.

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There are a ton of colleges that would be great for you. What’s your GPA? If its in the upper 3.whatever range, I’d suggest looking into Rose Hulman Institute of Technology.
http://collegeapps.about.com/od/GPA-SAT-ACT-Graphs/ss/rose-hulman-admission-gpa-sat-act.htm
http://collegeapps.about.com/od/collegeprofiles/p/rose-hulman.htm

You’ll have a large boost if you’re a girl.

http://collegeapps.about.com/od/collegeprofiles/p/illinois-institute-of-technology.htm

What did you score?

Anyway, there are a lot of colleges that would love to have you. Are you a senior?

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My GPA is a 4.63, and no I am a male.

I am also considering Notre Dame, Vanderbilt, UT, Rice, USC, UMich and Boston University.

I feel like I have my heart set on Carnegie yet I didnt do early decision because I didnt feel as if I had enough time to get a quality score for School of Engineering.

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Apply to those, but keep in mind that they’re all reaches. Apply to your state flagship (in most cases they’d be thrilled to have your scores) as a safety or very low match and some non-flagships for some more safeties. I hope it all works out for you. How are your ECs?