Can I get some chances up in this piece? Cornell, etc

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Cornell CAS - high match. I like your odds here… you’re the type of student I think Cornell is looking to accept. I’m tempted to say low reach just because
Carnegie Mellon SCS - reach. I think people in this thread are underrating how difficult it truly is to get into SCS. Your SAT I score is at roughly its 25th percentile, and while you have some pretty great ECs, they don’t scream programming prodigy, you know? I definitely would recommend that you apply, but I’m sure you know well enough not to cross your fingers, haha.
WashU - don’t know enough to tell you, frankly.</p>

<p>I’m looking into CS as my major too (just a junior). Here are some schools I suggest you check out:</p>

<p>Heavy hitters. Roughly as hard to get into as SCS, if you care for any reaches:

  1. Stanford - if you want the best internships in the world and a job in the Silicon Valley straight after graduation…
  2. MIT - mecca of all things technology, not much to say
  3. Princeton - along with Cornell, probably the most highly regarded Ivy for CS</p>

<p>Slightly less (but still very) competitive schools (in terms of CS) that you might like:

  1. Brown - ok, I’m biased, I’ve visited Brown and love it. Typically ranks around 13-20 in terms of CS programs. Lots of major making, if you like how that sounds
  2. Georgia Tech - if you want to go to school in the South and study CS, here…
  3. Rice - and here are arguably the best places to be
  4. Basically any other Ivy with the exception of Dartmouth - well regarded for CS, naturally</p>

<p>State schools with highly regarded CS programs:

  1. University of Washington - I’ve lived in Seattle all my life, and I really think it’s one of the best places to be. A great “safety” (you’ll def. get it), CS program ranked around 7-11 annually. Tons of software in and around Seattle. (Aside from Microsoft and Amazon hq, plenty of smaller companies to cater to whatever your interest is.)
  2. UC Berkeley - if a big research school is enticing, the place to be. Held in same regard as Stanford and CMU for comp sci
  3. UIUC - I’m not sure why this school has such a great CS program, but it does. Check it
  4. UMD - y’already know
  5. Other schools worth mentioning in this category: U Wisconsin, Michigan, U Texas, UCLA/SD.</p>

<p>If you could tell me what you’re looking for specifically in a college, I’d be able to give you some more refined ideas.</p>

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<p>Wow, thanks for the reply experientiadocet. I understand CMU SCS is more competitive than what people have been conveying, and for me it’s one of those apps that you just toss out there and hope. I know exactly what you mean about my EC’s, there’s little available activity around where I live that’s remotely related to computer science. I’ve been thinking about applying to Brown, and I think I will now that you mention it. Same thing with UIUC I’d prefer to stay in the northeast area, so unfortunately no UCB or GT/Rice for me. I really like UWash as well, it’s just so far away. </p>

<p>“If you could tell me what you’re looking for specifically in a college, I’d be able to give you some more refined ideas.”
Well, my main priorities are computer science strength and east/northeast location. Other than that, I’d prefer a school with a decent amount of people (6k+?), a relaxed environment (not super competitive between students), and a school that isn’t overly preppy feeling. Of course, if the school is one of the top CS schools in the country, I’m very willing to make some sacrifices.</p>

<p>Thanks again for the detailed post, very helpful and I’ll keep it all in mind.</p>

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<p>bump bump bump</p>