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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What would you suggest for schools for engineering schools, prefer a diverse school on the east coast, will consider mid-west or Texas but not California (too far). Trying to limit to 6 schools) 2 reach, 2 target, 2 safety.

male minority MCPS
4.0 UW, weighted 4.8
1190 SAT
6 APs by junior year, so far, no scores above a 3) (physics, chemistry, AB calc, lang, apush, world) 
2 years HS language (through level 4)

Good extracurriculars — varsity sports, great leadership / community service,  peer tutor

Plans to take SAT again, and work over the summer before senior year. The only reason I mentioned he’s a minority is to emphasize his desire to be in a diverse environment

Georgia Tech and Rice are top of list. 
What else do you recommend?

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Even with a 1290, Georgia Tech and Rice are not happening. Also, not enough APs and you'd need 5s for those two schools anyway. Plus outstanding ECs, enthusiastic LOCs, and a really compelling essay. Not to mention at least Calculus BC, but really more like Multivariable in order to be considered.

The good news is that most engineering programs in the top 100 schools are really good. And companies hiring engineering majors generally don't care if you went to an Ivy League or a state school. I'd aim a lot lower than Georgia Tech and plan on applying to more than 6 schools. When it comes to engineering, there really aren't any safety schools. It's tough out there. And also, there are the weed out classes to consider. You don't want to be among the weakest students in an engineering program regardless. Those students don't make it past freshman year anywhere. Look for an academic peer group and apply there. Rice and Georgia Tech are operating at genius level. A 1290 SAT student is going to get chewed up in those programs. Find better fits. There have been some good suggestions here.  [/quote]

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