How good are these CS programs?

<p>Hey guys,</p>

<p>I was wondering if you could shed some light on the Computer Science programs I am looking at right now. Trying to find a few that I really want to apply to next year. Also, how much do undergrad programs correlate with grad programs? I see most of these are ranked pretty well in the USNWR rankings, but that is their graduate program. </p>

<p>Cornell, Brown, Columbia (Probably will apply to the 2 best CS of these 3 as high reaches)</p>

<p>Boston University
Drexel University (CoOP's a plus)
Northeastern University (CoOp's a plus)
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
New York University</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

<p>If their graduate CS program is good, then so is their undergraduate CS program. Similar faculty, facilities, research opportunities, school name…</p>

<p>i would say these are all very good options, but fair warning Cornell’s CS program is wicked hard (Not that any are easy), but Cornell’s CS department gives meaning to the term weed out. On the other hand, if you are smart, work hard, and succeed at Cornell your possibilities are endless. And obviously what matters most is what school you end up deciding on and how much you apply yourself while there, but I would vote against Drexel. It’s the lowest ranked on your list and I personally don’t think their department is as good as it appears (I considered there for CS also). But if possible you should visit and meet with faculty to see how you feel.</p>