Applicants worry their application highlights are insufficient for top schools
10 posts across 2 communities in the last 30 days; 60% from r/ApplyingToCollege.
“i have a 1520 SAT superscore (780 math, 740 reading) and a 35 ACT composite score (5 English, 35 Reading, 34 Math, 34 Science) I feel like by indicating my interest as computer science, it is expected of my to have very high math ability, espeicially at ivies. I don't know if I…”
“So I’m applying to T-30 schools as a (BA in CS) with a focus on game development/simulation work. Im in Calc 3 right now as a senior and finished with a B+ in 1st quarter and a B in my physics C mech class. My school goes by semesters and I’m scared cause last year secound…”
“Hi Everyone, I need some honest review from everyone and any potential area I could improve before 2 or 3 months I have before I submit my applications. Can you please let me know which university acceptances are plausible for my profile:1.B.Tech. from tier 2 college from…”
Several applicants express concern that their academic or extracurricular achievements aren't strong enough to secure admission to highly ranked universities, particularly in fields like engineering and computer science. They question whether summer programs, maker portfolios, or research papers will significantly impact their chances of acceptance.
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“i have a 1520 SAT superscore (780 math, 740 reading) and a 35 ACT composite score (5 English, 35 Reading, 34 Math, 34 Science) I feel like by indicating my interest as computer science, it is expected of my to have very high math ability,…”
“So I’m applying to T-30 schools as a (BA in CS) with a focus on game development/simulation work. Im in Calc 3 right now as a senior and finished with a B+ in 1st quarter and a B in my physics C mech class. My school goes by semesters and I’m scared cause last year secound semester I got a B+ in calc bc cause calc 2 portion beta my ass and I got a 3 on the exam with a 5 on AB portion. Overall I’m class rank 17/535 and have 16 ap classes done. I’m waiting for my October SAT to come in but I have”
“Hi Everyone, I need some honest review from everyone and any potential area I could improve before 2 or 3 months I have before I submit my applications. Can you please let me know which university acceptances are plausible for my profile:1.B.Tech. from tier 2 college from Maharashtra2. 9.1 CGPA3. 1 year experience in undergrad as an intern at PTC(mid-sized company).4.Currently working as FTE in the same company. I would have a year's experience before i would head for my Master's in the”
“Hi Everyone, I need some honest review from everyone and any potential area I could improve before 2 or 3 months I have before I submit my applications. Can you please let me know which university acceptances are plausible for my profile: 1.B.Tech. from tier 2 college from Maharashtra 9.1 CGPA 1 year experience in undergrad as an intern at PTC(mid-sized company). 4.Currently working as FTE in the same company. I would have a year's experience before i would head for my Master's in the US”
“Hi everyone, Applying to thesis based computer science masters for fall 2027, hoping to get into one of UBC, Waterloo, McGill, uni of Alberta, Oxford (this one is course based). Specifically in an area related to game theory, computational social choice, theoretical CS. I should mention I am an international student, however, I did my undergrad at a B-tier Canadian university. Just wanted some thoughts on if you think I have a chance to get into the programs I mentioned above. I’ve emailed profs”
“Background: I'm a junior, very mid ECs so far, took 10 aps, probably gonna get a B or 2 this year, so my UW GPA will be around 3.8. Didnt take SAT yet. I asked gemini if have a change of getting tranferred to Georgia Tech (neuroscience major). Is it's response true? Gemini's Response: There are only two main reasons a student with your profile wouldn't receive a pathway offer: Slumping in 11th/12th Grade: Dropping below a 3.5 GPA or receiving C's/D's in core STEM classes”
“Currently deciding whether or not to submit one (definitely don't have impressive builds, I only have simple in-class projects) submitted by /u/karaforbes [link] [comments]”
“I'm a senior applying for Fall 2027, primarily for Computer Science with interests in cybersecurity/ Al security. Just took September SAT and got a 1500: 750 Math, 750 Reading & Writing. I'm trying to figure out whether this is a strong enough score to submit for CS at the schools on my list, or whether the 750 Math in particular makes it worth retaking. My current list is: Arizona State University Carnegie Mellon Cornell Georgia Tech MIT Purdue Stanford UT Austin / Turing Scholars U”