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About 60% of the kids who apply get in; what they don't tell you is that most kids who apply have SAT scores ranging from 1200-1500, and an average GPA of 3.7. So yeah, it's tough. Do well in math and science classes (taking calculus and doing well is a big plus). Also, the kids who come here generally have a fairly good idea of what they want to do in life, and want to take advantage of certain first-class departments. (Computer Science, Bioinformatics, STS, and any type of Engineering are all amazing programs). So if you want to go to college just to explore yourself and take a bunch of general education classes...try a state university. If you've got a goal in mind and want to achieve it, go ahead and apply.
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I applied early and wrote a strong essay to get in. I also had high test scores which helped. It isn't that hard to get in if you have above average SAT scores. If you're at or below the average HS senior in test scores, consider retaking the tests or applying to another school.
Aerospace Engineering
I wouldn't say it's all that hard. Get good grades in high school, show that you're interested in math and science, do alright on your SAT, and maybe have some extracurriculars. There's honestly not a lot of well-rounded people here, so you don't need to be in like 1000 clubs to get in.
Aerospace Engineering
I just applied and visited campus, no interview was necessary, at least at that time. Students trying to get in should make sure they take lots of math and science, and participate in extra-curricular activities too.
Aerospace Engineering
Keep involved in extra curricular related to your intended major. For example, if you want to do mechanical or systems engineering, get involved with robotics (FIRST or Vex) in high school. Good grades in more difficult and science-related classes are more effective than a general high GPA or SAT score. Also, placing out of freshman year classes with AP credit is VERY helpful.
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RPI is getting a lot of applicants, and is starting to increase their standards. But if you a good student in HS, your getting accepted.
Architecture
For my major I had to do the regular application, but submit a portfolio as well. I think that applicants shouldn't only focus on facts and figures about what they did in high school, but on what kind of people they are, and how that could impact the RPI community.
Architecture
give all around great effort, be a well rounded student, have good sat scores, good high school average and extracurricular activities, this helped me , and also for architecture you must show intelligent creativeness
Architecture
Don't even try. It's a waste of time & money.
Biology
I got into this college through Albany Medical School as part of their Seven-Year physician scientist program...
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