Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Students who got into RPI:
Tips mention: Interview (3), ACT/SAT (27), Grades (29), Sports/Extracurriculars (13), College Essay (6)“I got nominated for the RPI Medal Award myNov 30 2011Engineering Department
I got nominated for the RPI Medal Award my junior year of high school. I wish I hadn't been.
SAT: 2260 Female
I got nominated for the RPI Medal Award my junior year of high school. I wish I hadn't been.
SAT: 2260 Female
“A lot of prospective students get wait-listed, but theyMar 22 2011Engineering Department
A lot of prospective students get wait-listed, but they draw many from the wait-list also. I had a 3.3 unweighted, took relatively high-level courses (2 APs) and had next to no extra-curriculars with the school, but I had a lot of independant engineering related activities that I wrote about in my essays.
ACT: 31 SAT: 2040 Male
A lot of prospective students get wait-listed, but they draw many from the wait-list also. I had a 3.3 unweighted, took relatively high-level courses (2 APs) and had next to no extra-curriculars with the school, but I had a lot of independant engineering related activities that I wrote about in my essays.
ACT: 31 SAT: 2040 Male
“Definitely geared towards math and science, if you showNov 05 2010Design Arts - Industrial Design/Graphic Design/etc
Definitely geared towards math and science, if you show extreme interest in either/or you will have a much better chance of getting in.
ACT: 33 Male
Definitely geared towards math and science, if you show extreme interest in either/or you will have a much better chance of getting in.
ACT: 33 Male
“Do well on your SATs and actually do stuffOct 04 2010Electrical Engineering
Do well on your SATs and actually do stuff in high school. If you're smart and somewhat involved in your high school, you should get in no problem.
SAT: 1400 Male
Do well on your SATs and actually do stuff in high school. If you're smart and somewhat involved in your high school, you should get in no problem.
SAT: 1400 Male
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