NCSU vs Virginia Tech (Vtech) ; Urgent

Colleges and Universities A-Z North Carolina State University
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Hello.

I have been admitted for MS Electrical program at NCSU and Virginia Tech, for the Fall19 session. I want to focus in the power system domain and am confused in what to finalise.

Factors which are important for me-

  1. Power system program strength and reputation outside among the employers and in USA in general.
  2. Academic quality- Learning outcome and the course depth with respect to what industry people demand/ practical exposure and knowledge acquired.
  3. Most IMP- Job and intern prospects for students in power system.
  4. The grooming and culture you get during the program over your 2 year study.

It will be a great help if I can get some suggestions and insights with respect to the above 4 factors. I am quite worried as only 1 week is left to make a final choice.

Thanks in advance.

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Hi I dont know if this is to late or not but I hope this helps.

  1. Virginia Tech is more well known and has a way better reputation throughtout the nation. Having said that NCSU culture is way better if you like small. VT is more a big busy lifestyle.

I went to both schools as I got accepted to NCSU and then transfered to VT my sophomore year. Personally VT is slightly better but they are both excellent schools.

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I chose NC …
Seniors in electrical power system recommended that over vtech.

Is NC way behind in reputation?

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well techincally yes nationwide.Coming from a kid born in new york, raised in north carolina and living in virginia now about to transfer to florida. If you were to talk to people throughtout the nation, virginia tech has a way better reputation as a good school. However in North Carolina that is a different story. NC state has a better reputation in north carolina.

So it depends what you are using that information for.

But like i said, both are super hard schools. May I also ask what was your gpa and sat when you applied to nc state and virginia tech. I will also be applying to both next year.

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I think it’s too late to discuss. Plus Vtech has had a huge class so housing will be an issue and classes… so good choice with NCSU