<p>Hi, my son was accepted in the above programs, and at Case. He loved the academics at Case, but not so much the campus. The Illinois "admitted student program" was very lacking in detail and it bothers him that Chem E is located in LAS instead of Engineering, which is more insulated from budget cuts. We know Madison is highly ranked for Chem E, but not much else. We cannot get a dept. tour or Q and A, only a meeting with an adviser. The few electives seem highly restricted. Michigan seems very flexible, though its website only shows summer research opps. Son is ultimately interested in renewable/sustainable energy. Does anyone have experience with the quality of instruction, dept. innovation, access to instructors., etc.
As Il. residents, we like Il.tuition, but the diff between Chem E's "program" and that of Aero. Engr., which his twin attended, was off-putting. We also had the impression that U of I doesn't really care if you attend or not.
Homemade chocolate goodies to anyone who can put us out of our misery!</p>
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