<p>Hey guys,
I have to decide between UIUC (CS), CMU (ECE, waitlisted for CS) and UT Austin(CS). I know I want to do CS and not EE. I did talk to couple people at CMU who said transferring in to SCS is possible provided you do well in 3 specific courses.
Now I know these are all great schools, but I think I'm willing to work extra hard, possibly study even before starting college to do well in the 3 given classes and transfer in to CMU SCS. How likely is this? Should I enroll, assuming if I do well I'll get the opportunity to transfer?
Which school do you think I should attend? I intend to work in software once I graduate. Also, since I am an international student there is no questions of FA, so will be paying full for all 3 if I attend.
Thanks.</p>
<p>Generally saying CMU SCS is the best, but it’s hard for you to transfer into it, no doubt.
Other than that , UIUC has the top computer science program as well. I wouldn’t say the same for UT Austin.</p>
<p>So my advice? Decide if you wanna risk getting stuck in ECE. If you do wanna take a shot at it, enroll at CMU. If not, UIUC. But in both case stay tuned for SCS, hopefully you’ll get in and I’ll see you at Gates!</p>
<p>My son is in the same situation. How easy is it to GET INTO those three courses if you are not currently a CS major. He’s currently accepted into the School of Art.</p>