<p>I've been accepted to both Emory and UT Austin and I understand that Emory U. is generally ranked higher. Although, being a resident of Texas, I hear a lot about UT's research opportunities, amazing engineering programs, etc. etc. etc. My concern is that Emory is ranked higher not because of its science, but because of its liberal arts courses.</p>
<p>My question is, how would you folks compare the Engineering and Science courses between UT Austin and Emory?</p>
<p>Thank you!</p>
<p>WOW, I had to make the same exact decision that you had to. I had wanted to go to UT Austin for a long time for various reasons but, when I got into Emory, I had to rethink my decision. I believe that Emory is probably a little stronger in the sciences (biology, chemistry, etc) than UT (unless you got into Dean's Scholars). For engineering, though, I would have to say UT. Esp. if you got into Engineering honors. I am planning on majoring in biology and chose Emory because everyone told me that Emory has a stronger pre-med program. Hope that helps!</p>
<p>Wow, small world! :)
Another issue I have though is that I'm not entirely sure whether I want to go into natural sciences or engineering. I have to consider whether UT or Emory can offer me more room to feel around. Any thoughts on that?</p>
<p>Thank you!</p>
<p>You know that Emory does not offer engineering, right? Although, as I understand it, you can take some classes at GaTech.</p>
<p>Well, that is a hard one. I would imagine that Emory would probably give you a little more room than Texas, only because at Emory you do not choose your major until after first semester, but at Texas you choose your major when applying. As a freshman, though, you are going to be taking the same core classes anyway, so it really wouldn't matter at either school. So, at Texas, the process for applying to change majors is a bit more tedious, but I would say that at both schools you have a significant amount of room to feel around.</p>
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<p>That is why I would reccomend UT if there is a good chance you would go into engineering. As ThatMom said, though, there is some sort of program with GaTech...</p>
<p>The dual-degree program is a great opportunity... GaTech is consistently ranked in the top 5 overall in regards to engineering. That's the route I am choosing. Getting a BA in Physics or something from Emory, and one in some engineering at GaTech... Though it is 5 years of schooling.</p>
<p>Eek! While I was aware that Emory worked with Georgia Tech, I didn't know their engineering department was non-existent. I'll have to do some homework!</p>
<p>You'd have to go 5 years to get the dual science/engineering degree at Emory/GA Tech. If you can afford it, definitely worth it!</p>