<p>So Im having a tough time choosing what school to go to for Engineering. I've been accepted to Alfred University, Juniata, and Richard Stockton. With both Juniata and Stockton the programs are 3 + 2. After three years at Juniata I would have the option of attending Pennsylvania State Univeristy (University Park Campus), Washington University, Columbia University , and Clarkson University. While with Stockton I would have the option of attending either Rutgers or NJIT. So far Alfred has given me 10,000 per year in scholorships, Juniata 22,000, and Stockon 4,000. Im having a tough time on deciding which one to go to, Im leaning away from Alfred, but having a tough time choosing whether to go to Juniata or Stockton. Any help is greatly appreciated!</p>
<p>What kind of an option would you have?</p>
<p>Is it guaranteed? Is it guaranteed if you maintain a certain GPA? Is it only open to a limited number of students? Do you get a your degree from Juniata or from the other school?</p>
<p>Ok, I’ll start by saying that I don’t know either Juniata or Stockton. However, I think that any of the schools on the list of schools that Juniata is affiliated with is better than either of the schools that Stockton is. You’ve told us the scholarships at the two schools, but not the total costs, I’ll assume that Juniata is less expensive overall based on the larger scholarship.</p>
<p>Based on this, though I’d have to do a lot more research, I’d say Juniata if there is a guaranteed slot for the last two years, esp if you can get a degree from one of the others too…</p>
<p>I’ve heard that many who start 3+2 programs don’t end up transferring for the “+2”. It’s hard to leave a school after 3 years when your friends are just a year away from graduation.</p>
<p>With 3-2 programs, you need to consider:</p>
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<li><p>How assured is the transfer to the “2” school? I.e. guaranteed as long as you remain in good academic standing, guaranteed with a certain GPA (and is the GPA realistic), or competitive admission?</p></li>
<li><p>How does financial aid at the “2” school work for 3-2 students?</p></li>
<li><p>At the “3” school, how much freedom do you have in choosing your major and courses? Obviously, you need to take math and physics, but would you have to major in physics at the “3” school, or could you do some other major along with the math and physics courses?</p></li>
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