Which school is easier to get into and why? What is difference in criteria for admission? Thanks.
<p>Arts and Sciences is easier, because it just is, I can't explain to you why.</p>
<p>Engineering is way harder than either...ave. SAT scores for Arts and Crafts is like mid1200's, Business and Econ probably 1300's, Engineering probably 1400's.</p>
<p>Is there a difference in GPA requirements? Heard 3.5 avg. for A&S, 3.8 for B&E -- Any particular ECs helpful for B&E?</p>
<p>Thoughtprocess, tried to check out your website & got immediately quarantined because of a bad virus. FWIW --</p>
<p>Although the averages are higher for engineering I was told that the acceptance rate wasn't alot lower... ie the higher average isn't from a higher number of students applying but from a high LEVEL of students applying. FWIW</p>
<p>Anovice....did you hear from Lehigh yet? Please be sure to let us know!</p>
<p>A chair at lehigh told me that the average GPA's and scores are higher at engineering, but the admissions rate is only slightly lower than that of the business and arts/science school.</p>
<p>For Business and Economics, they like to see good math scores. They have a pretty strong economics program. EC's would probably be things like business clubs or student council - pretty normal activities that show pursuit in those areas. </p>
<p>collegeparent, what type of virus do you have?</p>
<p>Thoughtprocess, just accessed your website without a quarantine or virus warning -- must have gotten rid of it -- nice site, BTW -- and thanks for help with Lehigh -- what about a 3.5 student (1 AP), 620 math (590 verbal), Jaycee pres (HS chapter), two sport captain in the business school? Econ probable major. I'm figuring wait-list.</p>
<p>rogracer- no, and honestly I don't have much hope anymore. I like lehigh, but IF I get in it will by such a small piece of thread that I will get no merit money/grants and I just can't justify the cost of the school. I've realized that I just can't morally spend 160K over fours years on just the basics of my education. </p>
<p>Thank for the encouragement...</p>
<p>I agree....it's difficult to justify spending such a large amount of money on an undergraduate engineering degree....at least for normal families with normal incomes. The good news is that, as long as you go to a good, solid school for your undergraduate degree, and you do well....say a 3.5 or better....you likely have a choice of admissions at top graduate schools....most likely with a full ride. Engineering is great that way....there are significant research dollars around, unlike many other fields of study. Just to encourage you a little more....we have 2 co-op students from UCF...a so-called "third tier" school...and both just got full-ride admissions to graduate school at MIT. So don't get lost in this nonsense you hear on these boards about <em>needing</em> to go to a top-flight undergraduate program. There are plenty of options that will suffice at the undergraduate level.</p>
<p>Still, I hope Lehigh comes thru for you with some aid and you can go. Its Structure's program is fantastic. If not, I'm sure things will out great for you anyway.</p>
<p>hey guys,
I have appiled to lehigh for ED2. hoping to get my result in 2-3 days. wht abt u pepl? neways...
best of luck.</p>
<p>kushal -- to what school? And what were your stats?</p>
<p>Dear sir,
I have applied to Lehigh's Interdesciplinary Integrated Business and Engineering course. Since it is the toughest course to get into hence I have applied for the school of arts and sciences as my second choice. My sat's
SAT 1: 1270
SAT II: 700,710,540 (P,M,W)
I am doing IB diploma from a United World College. My score is 38 on 42.
Subjects are:
Physics HL
Chemistry HL
Economics HL
Hindi HL
Biology SL
English A1: SL
Math: SL.
Lehighs representative visited my campus this summer: Eric wienhold. He told me that I was a straong candidate as far as my IB scores are concerned. Being a UWC student was a Huge benefit as well, he told me. The only thing that he said might be troublesome was my SAT 1. I am expecting my decision neday now. Maybe any hour. Lets see what happens...
Good day.</p>
<p>And it's not possible to switch from Arts & Science -> Engg. / Business & Econ?</p>
<p>I think its possible, though not easy. One can do that as a special case depending on performance, availability of seats, application etc..</p>