Cal (regents) vs Johns Hopkins vs Cornell (CoE)

College Search & Selection
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<p>Hey guys, soon to be chemical engineering undergrad seeking your expert advice!</p>

<p>As the title suggests, I've been accepted into my top three schools and am finding myself indecisive. I understand that all three schools are extremely prestigious universities, with Berkeley being the one of the best university for chemical engineering. Also, the regent scholarship as well as the possibility of graduation in 3 years because of IB really attracts me</p>

<p>Yet I also want to experience life in the east coast as well as the honor of attending an ivy league university. I don't mind the weather, and cost is not a big issue as our family income allows for significant financial aid. Currently, I want to attend undergrad at Cornell then attend Cal as a grad student (I am dreaming to pursuit a ph.d in chemical engineering and become a college professor)</p>

<p>Is my plan a bad idea? Will Berkeley remember I declined their regent scholarship offer when I apply for grad school and penalize me? Or should I try Johns Hopkins? Thanks guys!</p>

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<p>Berkeley Chemical Engineering in the small College of Chemistry is an amazing program. Adding Regents makes it sweeter. However, if you want a PhD in chemical engineering from Berkeley, Berkeley’s ChemE masters and PhD programs do not accept their undergrads. They want students to move and experience opportunities at other academic institutions.</p>

<p>That being said, what are the cost differences?</p>

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<p>Currently, I have to pay around 350 bucks a year for Cal (without loans or work study!) and around 1500 for Johns Hopkins (with loans of around $3000 a year and workstudy). I haven’t gotten my Cornell package yet but I expect it to be similar to that of Johns Hopkins.</p>

<p>Thanks for the quick reply btw!</p>

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<p>just got my financial package from Cornell, $2500 by me and $4700 by parents. Darn, this is gonna make my decisions even harder.</p>

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<p>Keep in mind flight/travel costs.</p>

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<p>Ah. You’re right.</p>