<p>My S is interested in either CS (with a focus on game design, but wanting a rigorous CS background) or something in the Biology/Chemistry/Biochemistry area (most interested in pharmacology for an eventual area of concentration)</p>
<p>In reviewing schools we can probably afford to send him, we've come up with the following list of likely possibilities. Would love feedback on how good and well-reputed these schools are for the areas my S would be interested in. He's almost certainly ultimately looking at grad school, so the goal would be to get a solid background and then gain admission to a "top" grad school if possible. </p>
<p>Drexel
Northeastern
U of Rochester
NJIT
U of Buffalo (SUNY)
Pitt
U of Vermont (we're in state which is pretty much the only reason it's on the list)
USC</p>
<p>Thanks in advance for any feedback! He has good stats and would probably qualify for the Honors Colleges where applicable.</p>
<p>USC would be a great option. Has a game design program in the CS dept. Also pretty good in Bio/Chem.</p>
<p>He’s been hoping to stay in the northeast, but USC’s programs and financial aid are hard to ignore.</p>
<p>USC has the #1 ranked game design program. i personally graduated as a biology major and i liked my overall experience. and like you said the need-based finaid is amazing. it’s a lot more competitive than the other schools on your list though.</p>
<p>It’s hard to tell from the Princeton Review article, but it seems like USC’s #1 ranked program is their B.A. in Interactive Entertainment which is not what my son would be going for. He would be looking at their Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Games variant). Of course the strength of the Interactive Entertainment program will offer synergy, but we still want to know how strong their actual computer science program is considered to be. </p>
<p>Also does anyone know first hand what the interaction between the students in the 2 game programs is? Do they work together on interdisciplinary projects? (which would be cool and good prep for “the real world”)</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Can anyone comment on the rigor and/or reputation of the general computer science and science bachelor’s degrees at any of these schools? Thanks!</p>