How would you rank my college list?Answered
Here is my college list (I am a rising Texas senior):
Georgia Tech
UT Austin
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Purdue University
Texas A&M
UT Dallas
University of Houston
Here are my current stats:
1460 SAT score, 3.96 UW GPA, 4.31 W GPA, 8 AP classes taken so far (scored 4s and 5s), ECs are very average (mainly focused on community service).
Do you think I should add more safety schools? I am just scared I won't get into any colleges.
I am actually in the top 2.5% of my class but my high school is not going to rank me as I recently moved to Texas which is very annoying. However, I will be counted as an in-state student for Texas colleges.
Depends on what you intend to major in.
Aerospace engineering
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I think that this is a pretty balanced list with UH and UTD being pretty good safety schools. If you were looking to add more you could consider Texas Tech, University of North Texas, or UT San Antonio, to name a few. I'd also recommend looking at Collegevine's chancing calculator to get a better idea of your chances at certain schools.
I think University of houston and A&M seem like ones you have a good shot for.
I got into Class of 2026 at U of H and Texas A&M with similar stats: 1500 SAT(at the time of application) and average ECs. My school neither ranked nor offered AP classes. I gave 4 AP exams(all 5s), however, in May 2022. You have a lot of APs so you should be fine.
Adding more safety schools will just mean wasting application fees for places you're not intending to go to.
One advice for U of H: the earlier you submit applications, the earlier you get a decision. There aren't any supplemental essays required; even the Common App essay is optional. If you get admitted around mid-November(like me), you won't need to apply to other safeties at all.
Hope this helps.
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