<p>so I've been hearing it both ways, which is correct?: that engineering is easier to get into, or that engineering is more competitive than lsa</p>
<p>Just asking because I am interested in both colleges</p>
<p>I think engineering is probably more competitive than LSA, just bc that's the general assumption at most schools.</p>
<p>engineering might look more at your scores and grades than essays, etc., though I have no evidence to back that up lol.</p>
<p>engineering has a better acceptance rate, but much better average stats.</p>
<p>yea engineering is harder to get into, but has a higher acceptance rate because it draws stronger applicants (in terms of stats) than LSA</p>
<p>I have applied to LSA (areas of academic interest: biology and mathematics) early response but now I am considering also applying to biomedical engineering. My parents don't think a liberal arts education is worth the out-of-state costs and Michigan has the number 8 engineering school in the country. I think bio med would also be a solid premed major. I don't know whether I can apply now after already submitting an application to a different college?</p>
<p>Also, do you guys think it will be harder getting into medical school after studying engineering. Do you think it will be possible to get the grades?</p>
<p>I think it would be harder to get into med school, bc they are more likely to take a bio major over a mechanical engineer. also, it is hard to get awesome grades for a lot of people with an engineering major. don't know about your other ? though.</p>
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<p>The engineer headed to med school will most likely be doing a biomed engineering degree, not mechanical. There are a great number of people here taking this route.</p>
<p>true, i was just saying that if he was doing mechanical engineering, or computer engineering, or something other than biomed engineering, it would be harder.</p>
<p>oops, didn't see that he'd specified what type. my bad :)</p>
<p>LSA accepts a significantly lower percentage of applicants (under 50% vs over 60% last I checked), but Engineering has a higher calibre of applicant and expects better scores, tougher high school curriculae and higher GPAs. </p>
<p>For those undecided between Engineering and LSA, I recommend applying to Engineering, assuming you have the credentials, primarily because transfering from Engineering to LSA is automatic whereas transfering from LSA to Engineering can be tough.</p>