<p>^^dude…‘almost’…</p>
<p>hey!thanx all…n one thing…is 2014’s thread dead? i had posted there…bt dn get any reply.</p>
<p>haha…yup…its almost dead…all of them are gone from CC. Some do post in this thread…but most of them are not active…some who didn’t go to uni are here with a new username…</p>
<p>its not dead, its just that most of them are leaving the country soon… so might be busy roaming around. What did you post there?? Post here man we are also to help.( even though we are also still doing serious research thing)</p>
<p>And Yes, welcome to the community.</p>
<p>@chandalsaitan
hey! thanx dude</p>
<p>now this is fun…so much to read n learn…
n guys, i am having hard time choosing between LACs and other colleges…wat are the pros and cons???n i am up for engineerin…so which one is better???</p>
<p>^^listen, we have been discussing this topic for so long.Once check the previous posts too. I think we have almost agreed here that if you are really trying for engineering, LAC might not be the best way to pursue the degree.Rather than going to a LAC and ‘suffering’, you might want to goto a state university because state unis have really great engineering programs as they are state funded.They also have great opportunities lying behind your degree.The first option anyhow should be a private engineering college and the next one shud be a state university…if you goto LAC, you might never become engineer! mind it dude!</p>
<p>@getherefast</p>
<p>check out post#552 …</p>
<p>hey! is it true that unlike LAcs, State universities give less priority to ECAs’ ? and they jus luk into urs GPA and the test scores?</p>
<p>^^
yes thats absolutely true unless those state universities are also kinda selective(MSU), but in most cases for state univ you need not have those ECAs but what goes have them with you after all spending a year before going to US will be utilised.</p>
<p>@getherefast
you must be reading the previous posts before asking questions. I m not being rude but its better if we fill this thread’s every page with new information all the time and that is what makes a thread worthy reading. Please do care about that.
And yes I too suggest you to go to a university than LAC if you are a future engineer. Consider state universities as your safeties else you will suffer.</p>
<p>if i pursue majors in genetics/chemistry/biochemistry/molecular biology…will LAC’s be better or National University(both private n state)?</p>
<p>@Expeliarmus
Let me make you clear about the thing(within my best of knowledge) that LAC’s are for learning more,developing some kinda basic knowledge about everything but the National univ,on the other hand, are for the profesionalism ;Nu’s prepare you for the practical work(more of the real life situation and job oriented:at last that’s what counts the most).
I will always suggest you to go to a NU for (almost) all courses.Though for the courses listed above the difference might be less as compared to engineering or others.</p>
<p>You got it man, I totally agree with you and one more thing if you are that career oriented then just research on the colege or LAC and look for its alum placement. Find them talk to them about where are they working and did they regret for taking that col/uni or not.
The main thing is research man, its all that makes you perfect for any major. So do a deep research within the col/uni site.</p>
<p>^^^ when it comes to the professional courses like engineering or medical or business( LACs have very good business programs as well), I would suggest everyone a university rather than a LAC…
In other cases, it doesn’t makes difference…cuz the thing is same anywhere…LACs makes you dynamic…Univ makes you professional…Its your choice whether you want to be an all rounder or one kind of professional earning handy money…do your research…you will get to know more.</p>
<p>yes skox is once again absolutely right.
@skox
any more suggestions for us like you suggested about black univ?? That really helped a lot man.</p>
<p>^^^^ Well, about black universities ; I would not prefer to go ( my personal take) …cuz i don’t feel comfortable…but if you are comfortable with this and comfortable with the fact that black regions is the site for many criminal activities and accident then go for it…</p>
<p>And guys, I have seen lots of this…we deserve better but we end up in some collleges we never heard of…so polish yourself…make your application strong and get into the college of your choice…(oh yes, you can put such universities as safeties in case).</p>
<p>^^ I go with rocker and chandal…and even with skox…all of the guys are true</p>
<p>LAC=All round education…broad knowledge…but not good placements seen so far(even from the top notch colleges)
NU=Even the lowest ranked uni manages to send its graduates to a stable job and above average starting salary—professionalism–…problem–>real hard to get in when compared with LACs…</p>
<p>Still, I dont suggest to goto a Liberal Arts College for any kind of natural science, engineering studies…goto a private NU…or State Uni…
It is actually better to graduate as an engineer from a state uni by taking a lot of time (more than 4 years) than to complete the same thing in a LAC on time…
Its the world of competition and the company hiring you will ask for your professionalism…mind it</p>
<p>One more thing, Liberal Arts Colleges are actually meant for Humanities. I think almost everyone know abt this. Liberal Arts=Humanities…So, mind it when you are taking important decisions in your life…An Engineer from a humanities environment sounds well or an engineer from a professional engineering environment??
The decision is upon you…all we can do is suggest!</p>
<p>*Engineering is just an example of a natural science related subject…I mean all the natural science subjects which require a lot of practical and professional training.</p>
<p>^^I wanted to tell the same thing earlier when I was trying to write about Black Universities…Thanks to skox818…U expressed exactly what I was trying to say…thanks a lot dude!</p>
<p>^^ No problem.</p>
<p>About LAC and NU discussion,
I would ask everyone to make your choice. Either ain’t bad. People from LACs have impressive personality( taking it to the different facet) .
What my statement is both is good on its own way…I have never found a person regretting over going to the LAC neither a person from NU…but what matters is you got to be sure about the college you choose…
well let me give you an example, in LAC if you go to williams or amherst, no doubt that you life is on the way to peak…whereas, NU like ( won’t mention names) , it’s not sure that u will come happy outta it…it’s your choice what matters and it’s your aspiration what you should follow…</p>
<p>I hope everyone’s clear about this LAC and NU…so we better not side any…as you can see such more examples…</p>
<p>about that, job placements for LAC graduates are, even in the economic crisis, better than NUs. Some low ranked LACs share the same starting salary as MIT and the likes.</p>
<p>@Confidential2015>So I assume your college list wont have LACs in it?</p>