<p>Hi, I'm a transfer student for chemical engineering accepted for the two schools. Also OOS for both. i would like to pursue a double major in math and ChemE, and graduate school in ChemE or BME after undergrad. </p>
<p>Both schools are well known and respected. However, in departmental rankings, UW-Madison is noticeably higher for math and chemical engineering (and other sciences as well). And provides seemingly more friendlier and relaxed atmosphere, along with very strong academics. And also lets me do the double major in a timely fashion. Also, UW medical school is another attracive factor (for research- b/c looking into MD/Ph.D or medical research as Ph.D)</p>
<p>Georgia Tech, on the other hand, seems very technical and rumored to be unreasonably difficult. However, I'm fine with having to learn the material thoroughly, which, I think would occur at any respected university/institute. Their co-op program, its location, and its international prestige are very attractive. Although I won't be able to double major in cheme and math, I can double major in chemistry and chemical engineering with some supplemental classes. </p>
<p>The cost comes out to be similar for both schools. </p>
<p>Please offer me some guidance in choosing a school. Thanks for reading.</p>
<p>It sounds from your post that you’re leaning towards UW-Madison, and I personally think that’s the better choice. I haven’t visited either school, but I live in Minnesota and have heard a lot of good things about their school. Beautiful campus, good academics (especially chemE, which is around top 5 in the country if you’re into rankings), and a lot of partying if you’re into that haha. </p>
<p>I was interested in Georgia Tech because I saw how good their engineering was, but once I saw some posts about it on here I kind of changed my mind. A lot of people said that the students were very stressed due to the academic rigor and that made for a less enjoyable atmosphere at the school. And at Madison you’d be getting the education and a good atmosphere, plus your intended double major. Also I heard that UW-Madison’s job fair is insanely good.</p>
<p>I’m a chemical engineering major at georgia tech right now and it’s pretty hard. It’s not really as bad as the things you read on the internet but yea it’s definitely hard. But that should be expected. You’re going into one of the hardest majors at any school at a top tier engineering school, it’s going to be tough. </p>
<p>Idk about the math rankings but in terms of chemE UW and tech are both tied for #6 according to us news and rankings.
We have a lottttttt if career opportunities as well. So many career fairs </p>
<p>But yea I’m switching majors just because it’s too tough for me haha</p>
<p>I don’t know if this is a factor, but at Wisconsin, for ChemE you must take the senior lab over the summer. I’m not sure if you do it the summer after when you would have graduated or the summer before, but you should look into it carefully. I think it’s the summer after. It may be something that you want to do anyway, but it is something you could investigate that might weigh in on your decision one way or another. I know Wisconsin makes it very easy to double major in both ChemE and Chemistry.</p>