Computer Engineering.. College selection...

Applying to College
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<p>Hey,
I'm a International Baccalaureate student right now and i want to major in Computer Engineering. My SAT scores is around 1700. My academics scores aren't so great but they are decent ie. 32/42 in IB. My first preference for the location is California..</p>

<p>Im appearing for the SAT exam again in october..</p>

<p>Im planning to apply to the following universities-
University of California, San Diego
University of California, Santa Barbara
University of Illinios at Urbana-Champaign
Purdue University
San Jose State University
California State Polytechnic University,San Luis Obispo
California State Polytechnic University,Pomona</p>

<p>I wanted to know which other CSU can i apply to for Computer Engineering and how is my choice for the colleges?
Whats the main difference between a Cal Poly and CSU.?</p>

<p>How are CSU LB, SFSU , CSU EB , CSU FRES , SDSU for engineering? should i apply to any of them?</p>

<p>Please help me shortlist colleges, which are good for CPE (computer Engineering) and easy to get into..</p>

<p>Thank You..</p>

<p>If you dont mind can you also tell me the source, or any personal experience that supports you.. :)</p>

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<p>My husband attended the University of Dayton - started out in Electrical Engineering and switched to computer engineering and has done really well.</p>

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<p>I would suggest looking at a few outside of California. Purdue is excellent, and in a high tech growth mode. The programs are very tough but you my have a better chance getting into Purdue than some of the Cal Schools; they get many applicants and you need to take a hard look at some of the UC schools, where you do not get to apply for a major until your Sophomore year (and well, perhaps your major is full on up; it is not easy transfering).</p>

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<p>Thank you :slight_smile:
which are the other GOOD universities for CPE and easy to get into?</p>

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<p>UIUC would be a reach for you. Purdue would be low reach for you too as it is #10 for engineering in the country. If you are from California, you should look at the lower UCs or other in state public schools.</p>

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<p>I am an international student…
thanks for your advise :)</p>