<p>Hi. I'm from New York and am planning on majoring in electrical and computer engineering, as well as taking some classes in (and perhaps majoring in) astrophysics, and minoring in economics and business. Currently, I am working on my own company start up in technology, however, I would like to attend a college that can fulfill my need for challenging classes, an abundance of available research, and internship opportunities. My list (in no particular order) is as follows:</p>
<p>University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
University of California-San Diego
University of California-Santa Barbara
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign</p>
<p>Waitlisted at Columbia
Waitlisted at Carnegie Mellon</p>
<p>I will be pursuing my waitlists, however, I need input on a college to choose for May 1st. Any further input on these schools, based on personal experience, etc. is much appreciated.</p>
<p>I think your main decision is location. Do you want a west coast school where it is sunny year round? Or do you prefer having four seasons in the midwest?
IMO, UCSB is not worth it for out of state tuition. I would recommend visiting the schools to determine where you may fit in best.</p>
<p>Its all Out of State tuition for the OP. I think Michigan might satisfy your major as well take courses in Econ & Business. Michiganhas a business program, SD only has a very good econ dept.</p>
<p>inclusive of my waitlisted schools… what’s your verdict? I think I have a half decent shot at CMU with primary waitlist, and Columbia. However, UMich is looking pretty good. </p>
<p>I think I’m scrapping CMU. They’ve given me the option for primary waitlist but that is for any program in CIT EXCEPT for computer and electrical engineering. I’m leaning towards UMich currently but is it worth waiting for Columbia?</p>