<p>Hey there, this is my first post here. Basically, I am the average A and B student who takes high level classes (not AP, but the highest below that). I'm in a high school in CT and I'm also taking a lot of computer programming and web design classes in addition to the usual classes. My SAT score is around the 1800 range. I love computers and would like to get a degree in computer science at a decent school on the east coast of the U.S. So far I've visited UMASS in Amherst, MA but I'm looking for other recommendations. Please help me out...thanks.</p>
<p>There should be a few good schools in Boston. Obviously Harvard and MIT are great, but also Northeastern, maybe BC (not as good for comp sci) or BU (not as good as the others. UMass would probably be last on that list, although it would also possibly be cheaper if you get reciprocity for in-state tuition.</p>
<p>Students that produced software while in school include:
Harvard = Facebook
Northeastern = Napster</p>
<p>*I am the average A and B student who takes high level classes (not AP, but the highest below that). I’m in a high school in CT and I’m also taking a lot of computer programming and web design classes in addition to the usual classes. My SAT score is around the 1800 range. I love computers and would like to get a degree in computer science at a decent school on the east coast of the U.S. *</p>
<p>Have you asked your parents how much they’ll pay? Your stats aren’t high enough for the top schools that give the best need-based aid. Your budget will likely determine where you should apply.</p>
<p>If money is no object, then you’ll have some good choices. If money is a concern, then your strategy will have to consider that limitation.</p>
<p>Are you only limiting to the east coast? why?</p>
<p>What about UConn?</p>
<p>CS student at SUNY Binghamton here. I would suggest looking at SUNY Binghamton and Stony Brook. Great price for OOS. You’re a match for SB and probably a low-reach with Binghamton. Also UofMaryland has a good CS program.</p>
<p>I don’t have access to a computer right now, so I’ll have to use the mobile version of the site to reply to you guys. Thanks everyone for the help though!
@informative - I’ll take a look at those schools, thanks. I’ve heard good things about Northeastern.
@mom2collegekids - I’m not broke, but I’m not rich lol. I can do $45,000 a year, but anything over that is pushing it. I figure that should be plenty because any school that costs more than that I probably wouldnt be able to get into anyways. And yes, I am limiting to the east coast simply because I love the east and well idk…just personal preference really. And i have not looked at UCONN’s computer science program. I dont think it’s all that good but I could be wrong…
@themandotcom - Thanks for replying. It’s nice to hear from a CS student. I’ll look into all those schools.</p>
<p>I can do $45,000 a year, but anything over that is pushing it. I figure that should be plenty because any school that costs more than that I probably wouldnt be able to get into anyways.</p>
<p>Since your parents are willing to pay that much, you can consider a few OOS publics…Look at Rutgers, </p>
<p>If you want to broaden your geography…look at OSU and Purdue</p>
<p>@mom2collegekids - Thanks! I’ll look into those schools.</p>
<p>@informative - I’m looking at Northeastern and it looks really really great, especially for computer science. But it’s going to be quite tough for me to get in. What do you think my chances are if I have a 3.5 GPA (may be able to boost that to a 3.6), an 1850 on the SAT, and a letter of recommendation from my computer science teacher? It looks like I might have a chance at getting in, but just barely…</p>