People think Biological Systems Engineering is the easy way in. Nope. It’s just as selective. Every major has its own vibe.
Want to know a secret? Industrial Engineering is slightly less competitive. But don’t tell anyone. It’s our little secret.
Even Geological Engineering is hot. Yes, rocks are suddenly sexy. Welcome to Wisconsin.
What They Actually Look For
Grades matter. Obviously. The average admitted engineer has a 3.9 GPA unweighted. That’s basically perfect unless you bribed the teacher.
But here’s the fun part: they love weird hobbies. Did you build a trebuchet for a science fair? Congratulations, you’re interesting.
They also want essays that don’t suck. Don’t write “I love math.” Write about how you used calculus to win a pie-eating contest. Be memorable.
