Georgia Tech vs. Maryland for Computer Science

[thatguy94]

<p>Hi everyone,</p>

<p>I'm trying to make a final decision for college by the May 1 deadline. I've narrowed it down to Georgia Tech and the University of Maryland for computer science. I'm from out of state at both schools. I don't qualify for any financial aid, but I did get a $12,000 scholarship from Maryland. Money is an important consideration, but my family will be able to pay for either one. </p>

<p>Maryland is much closer to home. Maryland is a 3-hour train ride/drive away, but I would have to take a plane home from Atlanta. </p>

<p>I also feel that Georgia Tech is academically stronger and would provide more opportunities for research and internships.</p>

<p>I've visited both schools, and liked both of their campuses. </p>

<p>I got into the scholar's program at Maryland, but I did not get into the Honors Program at Georgia Tech. </p>

<p>Which one do you think would be better for me?</p>

<p>I've posted the same question in another forum, so I apologize if you've already seen this.</p>

[yctbta]

<p>From the way you put it, it sounds like you’ve already decided on Maryland, and I would say it is the better choice for you. You’ve already received a scholarship from Maryland and have been accepted to the scholar’s program. Don’t get too hung up on rankings. I’m sure you hear this all the time, but the grade you get is far more important than the undergrad you go to. More important are the opportunities you take advantage of. Even if a school is not as academically challenging, if you seek out your professors, adviser, research/internship opportunities etc. you can get much more for yourself than the average student at a higher ranked school. You would have less competition for programs as well. Also, depending on the school, an honors program gives you many advantages including smaller class sizes and priority registration. It’s much harder to get into an honors program than it is to stay in one.</p>