<p>So. I have narrowed down my choices to UCSD or Occidental (three two program, 3 at Oxy, the transfer to either Columbia or Caltech). I got a really good scholarship from Oxy so the tuition for both is about the same. Both campuses I like, but because i come from a small school, I know that the transition from classes of a max of 16 to classes of a couple hundred but i also know that the three-two program is really hard and tough. Just by looking at the academics and the chemical engineering program, which would you choose? Can you give me some advice on choosing?</p>
<p>can you maintain the gpa requirement? that is the question</p>
<p>I would be worried about the core curricula being strong enough at a liberal college to support a chemical engineering curriculum. Additionally, by the time you start your core studies (last 2 years) you'll want to have a pretty good routine. IMO, this routine will be tossed out the window if you have to switch schools.</p>
<p>Persoanlly, I'd go with UCSD.</p>
<p>yea..thats what i was thinking but ive heard that UCSD has a good engineering school but doesnt really have a strong chemical engineering department. But for the 3/2 at Oxy, its just basically have a minor in chemistry and then transfer to Caltech to become a chemical engineer. I've talked to people within the 3/2 program and there are people that have a 3.6 and 3.8 that were able to transfer to Caltech that went to my high school (had similar GPA to me), so i think i would be able to maintain a high enough GPA if i work really hard.</p>
<p>then stick to your guns and get the Caltech degree. Because in my book Caltech chemical engineering is >> UCSD.</p>