Thoughts on DS's college profile
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Anonymous
| Large public + chem = UMN |
Anonymous
A quick look at US News has many public universities as top programs in chemical engineering and/or chemistry including East Coast/Mid Atlantic : Penn State, University of Delaware, SUNY-Buffalo, University of Pittsburgh, UMD, Virginia Tech (including here with DMV) Midwest: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Ohio State, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Michigan State (MSU), University of Michigan (reach), University of Illinois-Urbana (maybe reach) South: Texas A&M, UT Knoxville, NC State, UT Austin (reach), Georgia Tech (reach) I am sure there are even more options for your son, probably too many, but the chemical engineering, strong chemistry programs was one way to narrow. Add cost constraints that might narrow even more. If you add geographic locations and urban, rural, suburban preferences that would narrow even more. His profile is a strong one and there are many schools that would be likely or targets in general. But for schools where chemistry or chemical engineering is an impacted major or where 80% have to be in-state, or it’s a reach school for all, the 1430 SAT and not having as many APs might not be as competitive a profile. In those cases, maybe they apply undecided and have to weigh if TO, assuming offered, would be more likely to help or hurt. Also, sometimes being in that EA applicant pool could be a boost - like UMD is very clear it’s a disadvantage if you don’t apply by EA Nov 1 deadline and I’ve read that Pitt gets more competitive to get an offer (and merit) if you apply much later in the cycle. |
Anonymous
| University of Connecticut |
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For medium schools, I like the suggestion of W&M and would also add Davidson.
Pitt, Syracuse and KU come to mind for larger campuses with sports and school spirit. Please share what state you’re in and which geographic areas are of interest to your student. |
Anonymous
| UC-Berkeley & Carnegie Mellon University are great for chemical engineering. |
Anonymous
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Can your school counselor check the "most rigorous curriculum" box on the recommendation form?
How does he compare to his peers? These two items are very important in giving you an appropriate range of schools. |
Anonymous
| Purdue. Might be a reach for OOS. |
Anonymous
| Roll Tide |
Anonymous
| Virginia Tech |
Anonymous
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What are the two largest schools in your state?
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Anonymous
I’m so glad I’m done with this board (DD is now college freshman). She got a 1400 and got into all but 4 of the 19 schools she applied to - with very significant merit aid and one full tuition scholarship offer. She had a realistic list with some excellent schools (including the one she handed at). The ones she was rejected from were Ivies/Elite schools which we pretty much expected. We were thrilled with her results and this board is a toxic bubble. Try to stay off of it if you want your emotional peace of mind through this process. |
Anonymous
Not sure if you're from the DMV, but it's possible that kids from DMV with this score have a tougher time simply because there are a large number of candidates with this score from this area. Or, maybe not -- but in any case, congratulations on your daughter's success and choices! |
Anonymous
Agree with this. I've found it to far more "doom and gloom" then reality. There are some posters who frequently post (I'm thinking of one in particular) who comes back almost daily to tell about her 4.5/1590/18 AP child's tale of woe from 2023. Again and again and again. I think all she does is post on here: "My kid didn't get in anywhere but one top40 school. College admissions are impossible. IMPOSSIBLE I tell you!!!" :roll: :roll: |
Anonymous
| You people are crazy. All top state schools are in play. Just went through process with my DC with same SAT and lower GPA and he had plenty of great options. |
Anonymous
Plus it’s rolling. Apply now and you’ll hear back in a couple of weeks. Merit is very likely. |