<p>I'm currently a second-year student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute located in Troy, NY. I'm really looking to transfer out, I don't really feel like I belong here, and after a year of being a student here, I don't think I can stay here for much longer. </p>
<p>I need some advice with some schools and programs that I should look into. I'm a computer science major, and wish to continue that field of study.</p>
<p>Some of my stats:
GPA: 4.0 after two semesters
Dean's List both semesters.
SAT (1980/2400) :: 600R 700M 680W
SAT2 :: 760 Math1, 700 Math2, 620 Physics
ECs: Not many but a community service organization and a cultural organization
Know a few professors that would happily write my a recommendation.</p>
<p>What are some programs that I should look into? Reach? Target? Safety?</p>
<p>I really appreciate the help. Thanks a lot.</p>
<p>There is no one here who could provide you with a valid list of universities you should look at. That is left for you to take time and look up. There’s a plethora of universities that you could transfer to, just go research different universities that are strong in your major, and apply to ones you like when the time comes.</p>
<p>I agree w/ Sezon. but, look into NY state schools, CMU, as one consideration. Think about why you don’t like RPI. Too much focus on computers? Male/female ratio? Upstate NY? Troy? too urban? Not enough? think about what’s missing, and what you like. There are tons of schools. DON’T stay there much longer! good luck</p>
<p>You have very good statistics. With good professor recommendations, you’ll have plenty of options for transfer schools. Where do you want to go? What are you looking for in a school? Location? Size? Private? Public? It’s important to remember that there is very little, if any, merit money available for transfers. If finances are an issue, if sure take it into consideration when creating your “wish list” of transfer schools.</p>
<p>If you dislike your school, go ahead and transfer. There isn’t any reason to stick around when there are plenty of other options out there.</p>
<p>"You have very good statistics. With good professor recommendations, you’ll have plenty of options for transfer schools. Where do you want to go? What are you looking for in a school? Location? Size? Private? Public? It’s important to remember that there is very little, if any, merit money available for transfers. If finances are an issue, if sure take it into consideration when creating your “wish list” of transfer schools.</p>
<p>If you dislike your school, go ahead and transfer. There isn’t any reason to stick around when there are plenty of other options out there."</p>
<p>“I agree w/ Sezon. but, look into NY state schools, CMU, as one consideration. Think about why you don’t like RPI. Too much focus on computers? Male/female ratio? Upstate NY? Troy? too urban? Not enough? think about what’s missing, and what you like. There are tons of schools. DON’T stay there much longer! good luck”</p>
<p>Thanks for the posts, everyone. I have been looking at schools but I just wanted to know what other people thought would be some schools that I might fit into.</p>
<p>As for RPI - The male/female ratio isn’t really a problem, but the student body is very homogeneous. The surrounding town is also a problem. Troy is kind of a ghost town with not much to do, and definitely not somewhere you’d want to be at night, or at all really. There also isn’t much to do on campus…</p>
<p>As for what I’m looking for: a more diverse student body, maybe a decent neighboring town, a continuing academic challenge or an expansion of my academic horizons. I live in New York, close to the city, so I’d really like to be somewhat close to home. Troy is a decent distance (3.5 hours), but I don’t know if I’d want to go somewhere on the other side of the country. Size and cost aren’t really issues, but I don’t really feel like I’m having a full college experience here, and I don’t feel like I’m getting my “bang for my buck” here.</p>
<p>Public: SUNY New Paltz, SUNY Binghamton
Private: Marist (they also have computer gaming as a concentration)</p>
<p>You will have many other options if you decide to expand your geographic preference. Do a little research and figure out location, size, public, private, and price.</p>
<p>if cost isn’t an issue, you can look into NYU. we just joined with Polytechnic, so we’re slowly expanding our computer science program. and you can’t beat the neighborhood!</p>
<p>what is it about RPI that makes you feel like you don’t fit in? just wondering, because it’s kind of important info to know before making recommendations of colleges for you.</p>