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<p>@peepingtom</p>

<p>I am pretty undecided. From what I have heard, switching from Engineering to Sciences after undergraduation is easier than the other way around.</p>

<p>I am also unsure about settling in the USA after education. If I decide to move back to India after undergrad looking for a job, a BS in Chemistry might handicap me when compared to a BS in ChemE. </p>

<p>Columbia does offer financial aid,but it may not meet your full demonstrated need.
There are international students with full rides ( in the 3-2 program).
Thayer- In the 2nd year, one is eligible for need based aid.
I am planning to contact liaisons of certain associated LACs regarding the issue of aid.</p>

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<p>@hezekiel What you’re saying is definitely right! There’s no match between Chemistey and ChemE, but as far as switching is concern, it pretty much depends on the individual (it’s common notion in India though i.e professional degree > Academic degree), I think a 3-2 program would be best for you (in case you feel intimidated by jumping directly into a large technical university, a LAC is ease the transition)
If you attend a LAC with the sole purpose of transferring or 3-2 program, I think you should inquire the following from the LAC

  • their tie ups with NUs and admission chances (i.e. whether admission is guaranteed, or you’ll have to compete)
  • would they allow 3-2 with a NU other than those with which they have tie ups
  • financial aid situation with tie ups
  • financial aid situation with non tie ups (in this case you’ll have to mail the NU, not the LAC)
  • do they require 3-2 students to major in a specific field (for e.g. LACs ask student to major in chemistry for ChemE and Physics for MecE etc.) or there’s no limit</p>

<p>^ this last question is most important because your dual degree basically becomes trash, for e.g. a BS in Chem and a BE in ChemE won’t take you places, but say, a BS in Comp. Sc or Economics and a BE in ChemE and you have a myriad of opportunities! </p>

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<p>Thanks for the tips :)</p>

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<p>You’re welcome @hezekiel,
Just know that rankings don’t matter and it’s about finding the right fit (unlike Indian colleges).</p>

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<p>try for cornell, they have a specific scholarship for indian students, it s the tata scholarship which covers all your college expenses and the scholarship is very competitive</p>