3-2 Programs

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@NotAClue

It does bother me how many colleges are so concerned that you finish your degree in a certain amount of semesters. I’m so afraid I’ll make a mistake choosing my classes and be screwed because I need an extra semester. I wonder if the LAC’s are strict about how long it takes to finish the first part.

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<p>Because universities still follow traditions set in place centuries ago. Also, because universities are businesses and they are interested in releasing a good product in a reasonable amount of time. Don’t waste energy worrying about course selection; your advisers are there for a reason. Talk to them.</p>

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@NotAClue

I think this whole thing sounds like a good idea. As long as the low success rate of these programs is based on the participant’s lack of follow through and not the institution’s I’m not too worried. It does seem more logical and straightforward to just get the master’s in engineering but the 3-2 program has such an allure to me. I’ll have to think about whether it’s really the best choice or if it’s impractical.

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<p>Pick the program that you think will prepare you best for the career path(s) you would like to follow. At the moment, you shouldn’t worry about a master’s; your main concern is learning as much as you can in a reasonable amount of time.</p>

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@NotAClue

You wouldn’t want to get your B.A. at the end of the 3 years anyway because that would lower financial aid for the last 2 years.

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<p>If that’s a concern, then starting in an 4 year engineering program is perhaps a better option. The end result is the same: you obtain engineering knowledge and a degree.</p>