<p>My son has narrowed his top 2 choices to U Mich & Cornell for engineering( undecided now). As residents of Pittsburgh-both equidistant & cost wise almost same. He wants to double major or minor in economics. Is U Mich more flexible and is it as as competitive as Cornell? He liked both places & is confused.</p>
<p>Both are excellent choices for Engineering and for Engineering+Econ doubles. If your son liked both schools equally, it is a tough decision. He needs to think about all the details until one school separates from the other. Unfortunately, he has less than 10 days to do that!</p>
<p>Thank you for your response. Your responses to other threads in this regard have also been very valuable. We have left it for him to decide where he thinks he will fit in better or be happier. Will keep you posted of his decision.</p>
<p>Keep us posted. He can't go wrong either way.</p>
<p>Before I would say michigan because I love the school, but now I would go Cornell. I'm still not sure on my facts, but judging from the comments on CC, ivy league schools are great for thier contacts/alumni network/etc.</p>
<p>Michigan's alumni network is on par with most Ivy's, both in terms of school loyalty and in terms of power and influence.</p>
<p>I think that at this point he shouldn't think U Mich Vs. Cornell</p>
<p>He should go Ann Arbor vs. Ithaca</p>
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Not true if he wants an engineering career and works in the industry.</p>
<p>And if we are in the same position and don't really want an engineering career (leaning toward finance)?</p>
<p>Oh yeah but Michigan (in-state) is a lot cheaper and parents are willing to pay for Michigan in full.</p>
<p>Same applies for all disciplines. Both Cornell and Michigan are very well roudned academically. Of course, in the case of finance, if you can get into Ross, Michigan has the edge. But otherwise, Cornell and Michigan are about the same in every way.</p>
<p>Attn. Alexandre-at this point my son is definitely interested in a getting an MBA in the future after an MS &work experience-given that Ross school is ranked higher than the Johnson school at Cornell-does being a Michgan undergrad improve one's chances of being admitted to the Ross school or does that not really matter and like yourself does training in different institutions look better on one's resume. I do understand that how one does in undergrad, at work etc.will matter more, but since he has to choose between Michigan & Cornell now is this one point to consider?</p>
<p>Obviously, the most common undergraduate institution among Ross MBAs is Michigan, but that's because that's also where the largest group of applicants completed their undergraduate studies. I don't think Ross MBA favors Michigan undergrads THAT much, but it probably gives them a slight benefit of the doubt. I really don't think this should be part of the final decision. I think your son needs to decide between Ann Arbor and Ithaca. The rest will take care of itself.</p>
<p>I just made my final decision on Michigan. You can rest in peace Alexandre.</p>
<p>You made the right decision dsmo. I love Cornell, but Michigan is a more complete undergraduate experience and you get it at a discounted rate.</p>
<p>SMS there's absolutely no comparison between Ann Arbor and Ithaca, unless you actually like a semi-isolated atmosphere. I also have to make the decision between JHU, Cornell, CMU, and UMich for engineering, and I have narrowed it down to CMU and Cornell. Leaning towards Cornell at the moment.</p>
<p>What type of Engineering are you majoring in??</p>
<p>Attn Alexandre- My son made his decision-Cornell-I just mailed the enrollment deposit. Hope he is happy! He is Engineering (undecided) at present.
Thanks all for your valuable input and good luck to all junior members for their important decisions and for college life.</p>
<p>Can't go wrong with Cornell. I am sure he will have a great experience there.</p>