<p>I'm a nerd and I would like a college with a nerdy atmosphere, unfortunately college search engines do not often include that as a selection option. I like something in the field of engineering as a major. My gpa is 3.7 taking the hardest classes my school offered, which was 2 college in high school classes with university of pittsburgh and 6 AP over junior and senior. I got CR770 M770 and W750 on SAT, didn't take subject tests yet, no AP tests. I was involved in debate, volunteered at my local hospital, participated in team math test contests and did science olympiad, all relatively casually. What's a good fit? I want to amp up my effort when I get to college.</p>
<p>Swarthmore, Olin, Harvey Mudd, MIT and Cooper Union are some reach schools with both engineering programs & nerdy reputations.</p>
<p>(I’m not too familiar with engineering, though, so unfortunately I can’t offer you match and safety suggestions.)</p>
<p>Case Western has the nerdy factor you are looking for and a very strong engineering program. You probably have the stats to make it a match school. Good luck</p>
<p>This should definitley help:
[The</a> Best 25 Schools for Brainiacs - Newsweek - Education](<a href=“http://education.newsweek.com/2010/09/12/the-best-25-schools-for-brainiacs.all.html]The”>http://education.newsweek.com/2010/09/12/the-best-25-schools-for-brainiacs.all.html)</p>
<p>GO NERDS!!!</p>
<p>Reed is wonderfully nerdy, with something of a cool edge. </p>
<p>For example, the “Defenders of the Universe” recently built this: </p>
<p>[Reed</a> Magazine: ELIOT CIRCULAR (3 of 3)](<a href=“http://www.reed.edu/reed_magazine/march2010/columns/eliot_circular/3.html]Reed”>Reed Magazine: ELIOT CIRCULAR (3 of 3))</p>
<p>Also, while you can’t major in engineering, Reed offers 3+2 programs with Caltech, Rensselaer, and Columbia.</p>
<p>At least you’re honest. You’ve got some good stats though. As far as reaches, just look for schools with party and Greek reputations in the Top 30 and cross them out.</p>
<p>Carleton, Chicago, and Reed (mentioned above) are all fine nerd schools, but they do not have engineering programs.</p>