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James Kowalski

Grade 12 · Aerospace Engineering · MI

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Strong

2 High 1 Medium 0 Low

GPA

3.76

SAT

1450

Target major

Aerospace Engineering

Schools analyzed

Activities

Days to RD

174 days

Schools

verdict · committee confidence · drill in

High Purdue University-Main CampusAerospace Engineering Medium confidence Analysis →

Medium University of Michigan-Ann ArborAerospace Engineering Medium confidence Analysis →

High Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona BeachAerospace Engineering High confidence Analysis →

Priority actions

ROI-ranked · what moves the needle now

Explicitly document your highest math and physics coursework (Calculus, AP/advanced Physics, dual‑enrollment engineering) and highlight grades in the Purdue engineering essay or additional information section.

⭐ Wanted by 2 schools 🎯 Purdue University-Main Campus, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach ⚙ Low effort 🕒 Immediately before application submission

Quantify the engineering depth of the rocketry work — propulsion design details, testing iterations, altitude/performance metrics, and your exact technical role.

⭐ Wanted by 2 schools 🎯 Purdue University-Main Campus, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach ⚙ Low effort 🕒 Before essay and activities finalization

Write a highly specific Why Michigan essay referencing aerospace research labs, the Wilson Student Team Project Center, and Michigan rocketry or flight project teams, tying them directly to your propulsion and maker-space experience

🎯 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor ⚙ Low effort 🕒 before EA submission

Document the technical details of your rocketry propulsion work (design process, thrust calculations, flight results, competition ranking) and present it clearly in the activities or additional information section

🎯 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor ⚙ Medium effort 🕒 1-2 months before application submission

Highlight or add evidence of advanced math and physics preparation (AP Calculus, AP Physics, dual enrollment, or equivalent) and, if possible, include a current senior-year STEM-heavy schedule

🎯 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor ⚙ Low effort 🕒 immediately through transcript and course reporting

1450 SAT indicates strong standardized test performance and solid academic reasoning ability.
3.76 GPA suggests consistent academic performance across high school.
Academic indicators (GPA + SAT) show general capability to handle rigorous coursework.
Overall academic metrics (3.76 GPA, 1450 SAT) are strong enough to clear an initial academic screening threshold.

No transcript or course rigor information, making it impossible to evaluate the student’s math and physics preparation for aerospace engineering.
No extracurriculars, projects, or engineering-related activities shown, leaving the student’s demonstrated interest in aerospace unclear.
Limited school context (grading standards, course availability), which makes the 3.76 GPA difficult to interpret.
No information about course rigor, especially advanced math and physics progression, which are key signals for aerospace engineering readiness.