Hi! My intended major is aerospace engineering, but I don't know anyone going into it or anyone currently in it. I don't know if my current resume is enough to get into some of my desired universities and just wanted to get some feedback and ask for some advice on what areas to focus on, or what to start on. Below are my top 5 schools and my resume (sorry if the format is all screwed up). I have more safeties in mind that I think I can get, I just wanted to check my chances for my top choices. I know people would probably prefer it if I used collegevine's chancing, but it said I had a fairly high chance for some of my harder schools so I've lost trust. Additionally, I wanted to hear from some humans who actually have experience. Sorry if this upsets you anyway. Thanks!
1. MIT (low chance obviously)
2. U Michigan Ann Arbor
3. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
4. UW
5. UT Austin
La Resume:
Education
Expected Graduation: May, 2027
Cumulative GPA: 106.912
Rank: 8
Class size: 881
Experiences and extracurriculars
Superintendent Student Advisory Council September 2023 - present
Selected Member
Was one of fifteen people in the entire 2023-2024 freshman class to be selected to this committee which meets four times a year to give feedback on school related issues.
Proposed and had carried out a reform to lunch policies in which price listings for every individual item sold is posted for students to see.
Consulted on and gave feedback on plans to shift from a block to 7 period schedule
Helped oversee and give advice on the planning and construction of LTISD’s second high school.
Ripple Effect Lake Travis September 2023 - present
Production Crew Member and Speaker
Helped in producing a schoolwide public speaker forum attended by a total of 1188 people in which students and teachers voiced their thoughts and spread their knowledge to the community.
Advertised and solicited speakers from all around the district, both teachers and students.
Helped in writing a grant letter to procure funds for the schoolwide event.
Discussed ideas and strategies with other crew members to ensure a successful event.
1 of 22 selected to speak from a pool of 154.
Delivered talk concerning lifestyle choices to over 250 people.
VEX Robotics October 2023 - March 2024
Team Driver and Builder
Assisted in the assembly and modification of the robot, gaining experience and knowledge of the engineering design process.
Drove the robot during competitions, gaining deep, hands-on insight into the robot’s performance, allowing me to propose direct solutions to optimize the robot’s competition output.
Consistently helped in testing and modifications in order to improve the robot, further cementing experience in the engineering process.
Nationally Rated Epee Fencer September 2024 - present
Round Rock Fencing Club/Austin Fencers Club
Competed in multiple competitions at the regional level, earning the national rating of ‘E.’
Qualified for and competed in the 2025 Junior Olympics.
As of the 2024-2025 season, ranked 47th in Texas for Cadet standings.
Blind and Visually Impaired Fencing May 2023 - present
Round Rock Fencing Club
Attended and participated in the first clinic for blind and visually impaired fencing in the U.S. under Maître d'armes, Gary Murray.
Fenced with and gave coaching advice to blind fencers, helping the blind community become more involved with the sport
Experience in being a guide for the blind
Projects
Vietnamese Dish Generator April - May 2024
Developed a JavaScript algorithm which filtered the user’s preferred ingredients to give them a dish they might like.
Gained a deep understanding of JavaScript coding by utilizing fundamental aspects of programming.
Awards
Vex Robotics: Our team won the design award (2/3/2024) as well as qualifying and competing in the state competition, losing only two matches from Worlds. (3/2/2024)
Skills
Proficiency in Java, JavaScript and C#
Exposure to CAD programs commonly used in the Aeronautical design process.
General knowledge of MATLAB and how it’s used in the Aerospace industry.
Thrives in cooperative environments and teams to reach a goal
To keep this community safe and supportive:
You’re already forming that narrative. If you keep layering on impact and technical growth, you’ll be a strong contender for any of your listed schools—even MIT.