<p>Hello I need some info on good colleges that have good programs in Civil Engineering/Architecture? Mostly Engineering...</p>
<p>I want to know some schools primarily in California... but I'm also open to suggestions. I'm aiming for the UC's. What's the ratings/rankings for the UC schools for Civil Engineering? </p>
<p>Is New York University (NYU), Harvey Mudd good schools for engineering?</p>
<p>I'm open to suggestions for colleges! Thanks for helping!</p>
<p>Current Info:</p>
<p>GPA 3.61 (Unweighted) Took AP courses...
SAT 1910 (CR 640 M 670 W 600) took the SAT again and got the same score :(</p>
<p>SAT 2 Math - Yet to take in October
SAT 2 Chem - 730
SAT 2 Bio - 700</p>
<p>BY THE WAY: Currently a Senior gruaduating 2011</p>
<p>For Civil Engineering?? Berkeley is outstanding and is ranked #1 in both undergraduate and graduate civil engineering. I would also look at Cal Poly SLO. Yes, Harvey Mudd is excellent in engineering. The offer a general engineering degree that prepares you well for any future in engineering. All of this being said, engineering is a very competitive major at all the UC’s (esp. Berkeley) so you should definitely have some safety schools in mind. Good luck.</p>
<p>There are several schools which offer both civil engineering as well as architecture. You should be aware that these are completely separate degree programs at all schools.</p>
<p>Another engineering discipline which (kind of) combines the two is Architectural Engineering. (I want to emphasize that an Architectural Engineer is not an architect, nor a civil engineer - it’s primarily focused on the engineering systems [lighting, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, etc.] or construction managment of builidngs.)</p>
<p>You might want to research the engineering disciplines a little more to see what area(s) you are especially interested in. </p>
<p>Someone mentioned Cal Poly SLO. That school also has a top ranked school of architecture. Again, engineering and architecture are two separate academic tracks.</p>
<p>If you are interested in both structural engineering and architecture, you should look at Penn State’s Architectural Engineering program. You get to study both, and can then gear your career towards either one. I think it takes 5 years. I have known several people who came through the program and found it great. They were also able to study abroad for a semester, which is not as common for engineers as for some other majors. Not that many schools offer an AE program.</p>
<p>Harvey Mudd’s engineering is very good and hard to get into. For architecture/engineering, you should look at Cal Poly or Berkeley. For engineering only, San Jose State, Caltech.</p>
<p>Oh, and also out of the UCs, only Berkeley and UCLA have arch programs.</p>
<p>Doubt that the OP will get into Harvey Mudd or Northwestern or Penn State or Cal or UCLA. Cal Poly is a match for engineering, but a reach for architecture. San Jose State is a safety, I think.</p>
<p>Cal Poly SLO is a Cal State. It’s the top of the Cal State system and is on par with a mid-tier UC like UCSB for some majors. However, the architecture major is very difficult to get into.</p>
<p>Keep in mind that the avg student admitted to UCLA and Berkeley has a 4.1 weighted GPA. The below avg GPA’s are usually admitted because they have are recruited athletes or an under-represented minority. Therefore, if you don’t have a hook you will need better than a 4.1 weighted GPA and terrific SAT scores. These schools seem like a reach for you. You have a better shot at Cal Poly SLO or UCD.</p>
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