<p>I can tell you that any degree from Georgia Tech is going to be worth gold when looking for a job here in Georgia. I’m sure GT’s reputation extends at least regionally, and somewhat nationally, but I am not qualified to speak about national reputations. GaTech uses TAs extensively, and ramps up the pressue on entry level engineering courses on purpose, to weed out students. (I’m sure this happens at most engineering schools.) GaTech has very strong engineering and computer science departments. </p>
<p>What part of the country would you like to live in after college? And what engineering schools are well respected in that area of the country?</p>
<p>Where you want to live during college (how far away from your home?) matters, as does size of campus, how many undergrads, urban campus?, greek life?..Rank, prestige, and job prospects with that college’s name on your diploma are not the only things to consider.</p>
<p>It sounds like maybe you haven’t had an honest discussion with your parents about exactly what your family can afford to pay for your college tuition. Without an accurate financial picture, the other factors really don’t matter. The worst thing you can do is fall in love with a school you can’t afford to attend. I encourage you to find out what you can afford, and then use that as an initial filter for choosing where to apply. From there, your list will be shorter and you can consider other factors.</p>
<p>Best of luck to you!</p>