<p>I live in NJ, and am currently considering Rutgers, Penn State, and UMD. I heard UMD and Penn State don't really offer much in terms of merit aid for OOS students. I have a 2190 SAT (710 CR, 700 M, 780 W) and will be retaking October. My GPA is a 4.66. (all A's except for one A- in AP US history)
I'm mainly interesting in chemical engineering right now. I don't want to go too far away from my home and no where too far south. Are there any other schools I should be considering?</p>
<p>Look into the University of Pittsburgh.</p>
<p>Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute should be on the list.</p>
<p>Bucknell, Villanova, U. Rochester. And (slightly outside the NE) Case Western.</p>
<p>[RIT</a> - Department of Chemical Engineering - Home](<a href=“http://www.rit.edu/kgcoe/chemical/]RIT”>Department of Chemical Engineering | College of Engineering | RIT) </p>
<p>Check out RIT.</p>
<p>How much merit money do you need? </p>
<p>If a college costs $50k per year, how much merit do you need? </p>
<p>How much will your family pay?</p>
<p>Well, Rutgers is about 25k for me. I can’t really afford a school that costs much more than that. Also, I should add that I dislike very urban schools. I visited Drexel and didn’t like it. I suppose Pitt is out of the question as well.</p>
<p>Though urban, Pitt’s campus is materially nicer than Drexel’s. Here’s a link to an online tour (it’s on a sports website so it starts with sports facilities): </p>
<p>[Scout.com:</a> OT: for visitors to the board: Pitt’s facilities and campus](<a href=“http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=141&f=2455&t=5547158]Scout.com:”>http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=141&f=2455&t=5547158)</p>
<p>If you can hit 1450 M/CR, you’d have a shot at full tuition.</p>
<p>University of Delaware – they have a top ten chemical engineering program. If you are one of their top 100-125 applicants, you will be invited to compete for the Dupont scholarship (full ride - tuition/room & board/books). If you are invited, you are guaranteed a full tuition scholarship (so all the students are competing for the room & board/books/fees $$). This was the process when DS was invited for the scholarship weekend three years ago. I would also suggest Pitt – DS ended up there :)</p>
<p>I second Pitt & DE. Agree with Quakerstate, Pitt is very different from Drexel. More “green” space. You are not right on the street getting into the buildings.</p>
<p>Don’t ignore Rowan – It has a strong engineering program. It may be a fantastic financial safety. If you can handle a small school, consider The College of New Jersey. I know an engineering student who received great merit this year. His SAT scores were lower than yours.</p>
<p>Lehigh & Lafayette both have merit scholarships. In addition, Lafayette guarantees to meet need. Just remember, it is what the school considers “need” based in the Institutional Method.</p>
<p>Here’s more on Lafayette’s Marquis Scholarship, which is offered to about 10% of the incoming freshman class:
[Lafayette</a> Scholarships Tuition & Aid Lafayette College](<a href=“http://finaid.lafayette.edu/financing-your-education/types-of-financial-aid/scholarships/]Lafayette”>http://finaid.lafayette.edu/financing-your-education/types-of-financial-aid/scholarships/)</p>
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<p>Pitt doesn’t have a campus. It is just a bunch of buildings scattered around a very urban area. No “green” space in between.</p>
<p>Pitt’s campus is urban. It might not be for the OP. It is in a city and city streets run through it. However, you do know you are on a college campus as the school buildings are continguous. There are large green spaces such as the Cathedral of Learning lawn and the Petersen lawn and many small parklets. [Snowball</a> fight erupts on Cathedral lawn on Vimeo](<a href=“http://vimeo.com/9286305]Snowball”>Snowball fight erupts on Cathedral lawn on Vimeo)</p>
<p>Also abutting Pitt’s campus is Schenley Park. Schenley Park is 456 acres and in addition to trails and woods, contains the Phipps Conservatory, a Golf Course, and the Schenley Oval Sportsplex for ice skating.<br>
[America’s</a> Coolest City Parks- Page 8 - Articles | Travel + Leisure](<a href=“http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/americas-coolest-city-parks/8]America’s”>http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/americas-coolest-city-parks/8)</p>
<p>Thanks for the UDel recommendations. I will most likely apply there as well. I’m not really too keen on Pittsburgh… Rutgers is good for me since it’s only a small city, but Pittsburgh seems too much. (by the aerial photographs since I’ve never actually visited it)</p>
<p>Rinny - You need to check out Pitt. It’s a really fun urban location, and it’s not a “huge city” feel at all. And you can step right into Schenley Park, which is just huge - acres and acres of greenery. If you would consider Pitt otherwise, then definitely don’t reject them because you don’t think you’ll like the environment. You’ll love it.</p>
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<p>bump bump bump</p>
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<p>It sounds (to me) that this student wants a traditional campus and one not in an urban area. </p>
<p>It’s been a very long time since I’ve seen UPitt so my memory isn’t too clear, but If I remember correctly, the “campus” is mostly a grid of streets that have rather unattractivee academic buildings on it. So, beautiful campus would not be a descriptor. </p>
<p>UPitt is not like a typical campus where there’s a big grassy quad with many/most buildings surrounding and most streets are on the perimeter, with only minor access “streets” are found on campus…maybe mostly only used by a univ tram system. </p>
<p>I’m only guessing, but it seems (to me) that this student can’t imagine himself (or herself?) on a non-traditional campus. I know that my kids really appreciate an attractive traditional campus. It may seem petty or unimportant to some, but for some students it does make a difference.</p>