CS schools in mid- to large cities

College Search & Selection
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<p>Hey there. I'm a transfer student currently at the University of Vermont majoring in Computer Science. Last year when applying to schools, I think I mad the mistake of shooting too high and then applying to safties that I didn't actually want to go to. I'm trying to avoid that this year by applying to schools I actually want to go to, regardless of prestige (e.g. I turned down RPI because I couldn't stand Troy).</p>

<p>What I'm looking for is an environment close to a mid- to large city (Chicago, Philladelphia, Boston, NY, Miami, etc.) mostly on the East Coast, but could be West coast too. What are some schools with fun, interesting people, activities, and campuses that do good CS?</p>

<p>I was in the 91st percentile grade-wise in high school, on Honor Roll every year, in the National Honor Society, and have a number of good recommendation letters. My GPA last semester at school was 3.5025 (three A- and a B).</p>

<p>Any suggestions? TIA.</p>

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<p>Carnegie Mellon. It would be a reach, though.</p>

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<p>Georgia Tech, in ATL</p>

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<p>NYU recently took over Polytech. Poly is in Brooklyn, but now part of NYU. </p>

<p>Drexel?</p>

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<p>Berkeley -- half hour to San Francisco via BART.</p>

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<p>GT will probably take you with a 3.5. Atlanta is a fun town.</p>

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<p>I applied to Carnegie Mellon last year (and I'm re-applying this year). I was rejected last year, do you still think I've got a shot, or does applying twice show how serious I am?</p>

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<p>I'm really just trying to get into a school that I would like. Is Georgia Tech fun? My SATs were ~2100s. Will this be enough?</p>

<p>Also, Drexel seems good.</p>

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<p>Phildadelphia is a fun city -- has lots to do but manageable.</p>