Choice in Early Decision between Carnegie Mellon School of Computer Science and Columbia SEAS

Colleges & Universities A-Z Columbia University
1

Hi everyone!
I am a high school senior. I want to apply to Columbia or Carnegie Mellon School of Computer Science as my Early Decision. I think I have a fair chance of acceptance :smiley: . The problem is I cannot decide which of the 2 to put as my early decision. I definitely want to major in computer science but am not sure whether I would be able to cope with the curriculum at Carnegie Mellon (pretty rigorous). :frowning: The problem is exacerbated by the fact that I would like to double major in the humanities as well. I am not sure what I will be doing after I graduate (grad school in CS or Law or BME or job). I am leaning towards Columbia but hesitate for Carnegie Mellon is supposed to be one of the top computer science schools. Will I be disadvantaged by my choice (assuming I get in :smiley: ). My long term goal is to become an entrepreneur so I would like to know which of these schools will serve me better.

Thanks!

2

Guys, really need some advice here. :slight_smile:

3

Just so you know, it is not possible to double major in SEAS. On the other hand, the startup scene in New York is much more vibrant than Pittsburgh’s.

4

Hi hellagucci! I was looking at the 4-1 programme as an option. I would love to major in economics at the college through the 4-1 programme.

5

What are your opinions on Columbia for CS? Of course, CMU is the best option for computer science, although both are excellent schools overall.