<p>Hey guys, I'm from Virginia. With that being said, I will pay in-state tuition at Virginia Tech, and I have to pay normal tuition at Georgia Tech. However, so far as I know, Georgia Tech has way better engineering program than Virginia Tech (it even has better engineering program than CalTech). I'm deciding between the two (I'm pretty sure that I will be accepted by both of them since my scores, GPA and EA are pretty decent).
I have heard lots of negative comments concern with Georgia Tech's professors whose primary goals are doing their own researches and don't pay much attention to their undergraduates. And the social life there is terrible, as a result of the heavy work that hurts your GPAs.
I'd like to know if those descriptions above are true, and which college would you prefer. Please note it if you are a Georgia Tech or Virginia Tech student, and please talk about your life there. Thanks you very much.
Really appreciate it!! =)</p>
<p>Come back when you get accepted into both. Then people will help you out.</p>
<p>Wow FraNeighbor - what kind of response was that? I believe you were accepted by GT if I recall, I hope that is not the attitude one finds at GT. </p>
<p>GoPatriot - my son is also considering VT and just applied RD… was deferred from EA at GT (couldn’t tell you why looking at some of the applicants that did get in) but usually things work out for the best. Student reviews of GT are not great but I think if you find your niche in any school you will be fine. Recruiting at VT is also good for engineering students - someone posted not too long ago a link and they were not very far behind GT in national firms recruiting engineering graduates. </p>
<p>I dont know why I’m responding since I didn’t adress much less answer your question other than I hate to see your sincere inquiry left with such a sour response. Perhaps a
nice GT student will step in and reply.</p>
<p>I’ve been accepted to both and am trying to make a similar decision (also from VA). Any comment for me on the areas he asked about?</p>
<p>Georgia Tech is much better engineering school and is highly regarded by all the big companies. You would experience a very similar social scene at both schools. There is a social life for those who seek it.
In terms of difficulty and gpa stuff, there is a freshman forgiveness program where if you get bellow a c, you can take that class again to try to get a better grade and replace it.
Granted, it is hard, but you can get a good gpa if you work hard. Professors will care about you if you show interest in the material. There are some bad ones, but there are also very many extraordinary ones.</p>
<p>Program wise, Georgia Tech is a top pick worldwide. There is no possible comparison between Virginia Tech and Georgia Tech. The only thing I would consider is money. If money is a concern, then maybe VT wouldn’t be a bad option. If you can manage it the tuition is beyond worth it.</p>
<p>Some professors might make a few classes more difficult than it needs to be…but that’s pretty much true at any major research school. The value of a Tech degree makes up for any “bad professors”</p>
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<p>Georgia Tech is a great school for engineering, but it is definitely not better than Caltech.</p>
<p>I doubt that GT’s social life is terrible. A social life is what you make of it, and GT is big enough that there are more than likely enough people into whom you’ll run with whom you can form a circle of friends. It’s in downtown Atlanta, too. It’s not exactly Land Grant U in the middle of nowhere.</p>
<p>In franeighbor’s defense, he does have a point. I’m pretty sure that what he means is that don’t think too much about this until you’ve been accepted by both because there’s really no point in doing that. So I think it’s unfair to say that it’s a sour response because it’s certainly a valid point. </p>
<p>I would advise you not to be overconfident, though. This years incoming freshman class is incredibly selective, at least more so than in the previous years, so best of luck to you ! :)</p>
<p>I’d say that Georgia tech is a better school for engineering, but Virginia tech is still a great school nonetheless. It’s always hard to compare between two great schools, but I do think that Georgia tech will give you an edge when you find a job or go to grad school, so if you can afford it, definitely go for it! If you’re intending to go to grad school, then definitely don’t take out loans for undergrad, even if it means passing up georgia tech. </p>
<p>Personally, I did consider both schools at first, but now my heart is set on Georgia tech, and I don’t know too much about Virginia tech so definitely find out more about both schools, but I’m really excited to be a freshman at Georgia tech this fall (admitted early action in December) !! :)</p>
<p>Good luck to you :D</p>
<p>My older son did not apply to Ga Tech but is about to graduate from Va Tech with a civil engineering degree. He has LOVED his time at Va Tech and feels that he has gotten a very good degree. (I believe Va Tech’s civil engineering program is actually ranked higher than Ga Tech’s.) He has had a great college experience and wouldn’t trade it for anything.</p>
<p>That being said, my younger son – with a 4.1 GPA and 34 ACT – applied EA at Ga Tech and was deferred. A poster above remarked about how much more selective even Ga Tech has gotten recently. That certainly tells me that the competition and intensity of Ga Tech is bound to be immense. If he gets admitted, I expect that he will not have nearly as much fun as my older son has had at Va Tech, but his degree will probably be worth more in the job market.</p>
<p>Good luck with your applications - I don’t think you can go wrong with either school!</p>
<p>GT here… no comparison…no way no how even with the money.</p>
<p>Thanks a lot for your replies! It’s really great since it’s my first post and you all gave me some great tips, really appreciate it! I’m sure money is one of the biggest concern because I need to save some for my graduate study, and it’s not easy to say which one could be cheaper since Georgia Tech provides lots of opportunities for students to pay for their educations, such as studying abroad. I could tell that lots of you guys are implying that GT is more prestigious and can give me a head start in the labor market, and I will put that in my consideration. Right now I’m still waiting for those two, and so far I’m a little bit pro-GT. I’ll wait and see what kind of program each of them can offer me and make my life changing decision =)
Thank you all, and any additional comments are welcomed!! =)</p>
<p>If you ended up doing Co-op work you will find that you’ll be working with students from universities like Auburn, NC State, TN, etc… And you will be earning the same money. The theory that a degree from here or there will land you a better job or pay is a paradigm. After a few years of working in the industry all salaries will be equalized. It’s how you perform that will determine your professional future.</p>
<p>Just go to where you feel more comfortable and suits your character.</p>