Choosing school for ChemE (Cornell, UC Berkeley, UMinn.)

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<p>Hi guys. I am a high school senior who intends to major in Chemical Engineering and I just got accepted to Cornell Engineering, University of Minnesota (Honors Program) Engineering, and UC Berkeley's College of Chemistry. In terms of smaller schools, I also got accepted to Carnegie Mellon and Rice University.</p>

<p>I want to have a strong enough foundation so that I would be able to pursue graduate studies and a research career. For now, financial aid is not a concern. So, are there any ChemE alumni or just regular students familiar with these program out there who would care to comment about the strengths and weaknesses of these schools? Or just post their opinion(s) nevertheless?</p>

<p>From what I gathered so far, it seems that the programs between all of these schools are relatively equal and top notch. Thus, if someone could offer what the student body is like and how they felt about it, I would greatly appreciate it.</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>Check out Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. Known for Engineering of almost all types. My son is there in electriclal engineering.</p>

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<p>@BerniePro: so you are suggesting he turn down Berkeley and Cornell, take a year off, then apply to Iowa State…on account of the fact that your son goes there???</p>

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<p>^
Good point made up there.</p>