Future student Mechanical Engineer

Hello, I will be studying Mechanical Engineering in January 2016;And I will be starting my classes at this time as a freshmen. I am having an issue and please, need help fast. I have been researching laptops and looking for the one that will best help me with my studies at both BYU-I and BYU. I will be attending BYU-Idaho first then transferring to BYU-Provo. I have been asking to see what laptops are good for studying Mechanical/Chemical Engineering. I would like some students or even professors whom are teaching or have graduated; what laptops do you recommend and why? If you do not mind. And if you would be put your top 3 recommended too, thanks! Please help me know what programs I will use and what the schools have to offer me. I plan to also minor in Business. Thank you and have a great day!

P.S. My top choice is the Apple MacBook Pro 13in with Retina Display ATM

I really need some help guys please.