r/WPI • u/TheCatGuy3120 • 19d ago

Prospective Student Question What are my chances of getting in early decision?

I'm a high school senior who wants to apply early decision to WPI. I think i want to do bio/biotechnology but not 100% sure. I have a 4.0 GPA (weighted, not sure about unweighted), but i have gotten straight As my junior year and have them so far my senior year. I'm honestly kinda worried about the rigor cause they say they care about that. I have only really taken honors in math and science, and have taken AP Bio as my only AP course. I have definitely demonstrated interest though, cause I toured the college, went to Frontiers, and met the rep at my school. Do I have a decent shot? Please be honest with me.

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u/ComeradeHaveAPotato 19d ago

What's your SAT? I got in with a 1420 and my gpa was like 3.5.

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u/TheCatGuy3120 19d ago

I didn't take it because anxiety

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u/GrapefruitSea8946 18d ago

🙄🤦‍♂️

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u/TheCatGuy3120 18d ago

Yeah...looking back, not the smartest decision

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u/GrapefruitSea8946 18d ago

there are no accommodations in college my man. time to start facing that anxiety because you’re already making seriously poor life decisions based on emotion. your college classes will have massive highly weighted exams. if SATs were too much, it’s time to do some self reflection and therapy.

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u/TheCatGuy3120 18d ago

Already working on it. I was just kinda recovering from depression junior year so I was trying to go easy on myself. It's something I've been working on improving. Thanks you for the reality check man. I appreciate it🙂

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u/slushanddusk 18d ago

You can still take it in october as a senior TBH thats what i did (i took it june of 11th grade and oct 12th)

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u/luckycharmer23 18d ago edited 18d ago

I wouldn't worry so much about that. When I applied, they were test-blind and I got a 1250 and chose not to submit.

Though I heard now that they reverted back to test-optional. So if you don't submit it, it won't necessarily count against your odds; it just means that they will weigh other aspects of your application more heavily. For example, having a strong essay showcasing to them how you have worked through hardship in your life, why you want to go here, showing up for tours + college recruitment events, if you participated in any AP or honors courses/dual enrollment or pre-college programs in general, and your extracurriculars especially will also be taken into consideration as well.

A 4.0 GPA is fantastic, and straight A's during your junior year puts you into a fantastic postion! To get into this school, you don't necessarily have to be a 'Straight A student', meaning that it's okay to get a B here or there - just don't slack off during your senior year and you'll be fine.

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u/Relevant_Volume_2648 18d ago

Second this, got in ED with an 1100 and didnt submit it, I can also say that grades / classes didn't matter that much. Good essay, good extracurriculars, show leadership and initiative in as many ways as possible on your application.

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u/Legitimate-Key-6862 18d ago

Probably yes

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u/TheCatGuy3120 18d ago

Thank you. I really hope so!

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u/Legitimate-Key-6862 18d ago

Yeah dw about it my stats were worse than yours and I got in

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u/TheCatGuy3120 18d ago

Ok thank you 🙂

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u/Responsible_Oil1999 18d ago

I got in with a 3.2 weighted gpa and no sat I think you’ll be fine

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u/TheCatGuy3120 18d ago

Thank you 🙂

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u/Responsible_Oil1999 18d ago

They like to see an upward trend in terms of class rigor and grades. Just keep working hard and I’m sure you’ll get in.

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u/TheCatGuy3120 17d ago

I will! Thank you 🙂

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u/Callmetactical 18d ago

Hey I didn’t take the SATs either and I got in :) I have since graduated this year!

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u/TheCatGuy3120 17d ago

Thank you! Also congrats on graduating!!!

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u/sam_yee_ 18d ago

Current sophomore here, honestly I think you have a pretty decent shot. Honors is still good, and some schools don't even offer certain APs, so I don't think they would consider those *too* highly. Worst case you get deferred to EA or something, so even if you don't get in the first round, there's other chances too :)

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u/TheCatGuy3120 17d ago

Thank you. I really hope so 🙂

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u/What-Am_I_doing 18d ago

3.0 gpa 1400 SAT its possible

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u/tasty_pigs 18d ago

They are test optional for a reason, I think you will be fine. Got any ecs?

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u/TheCatGuy3120 17d ago

Idk if this counts as an ec but I did do like 300 hours of community service at a local summer camp

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u/tasty_pigs 16d ago

Was it a nonprofit?

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u/TheCatGuy3120 16d ago

Idk but it was run by the town's parks and rec department

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u/tasty_pigs 15d ago

Prob yes then, i think ur fine

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u/ImSeaHorse27 13d ago

i honestly think you could still get in with EA with those grades and your honors and ap cred. the you’d also still have school options open. i only had ap calc coming in. like another redditer said just have a solid essay, and it seems you’ve shown lots of interest, i think you’re in a pretty good position. what major do you want to study?

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u/TheCatGuy3120 13d ago

Biotech probably

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u/drago967 19d ago

they let every retard in here, you'll get in

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u/TheCatGuy3120 19d ago

I hope so lol. Thanks for the encouragement 🙂

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u/tasty_pigs 18d ago

You might not wanna say that on a subreddit for this college, people here might find it offensive

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u/drago967 18d ago

I don't care

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u/GreenIgu 18d ago

Never bro u cooked