Hi guys,
I applied to Emory for the fall 2016 semester as a back-up in case my first choice school (Colorado School of Mines) didn’t work out. Mines did work out, but I’ve been pondering staying in-state to help with tuition costs and in case my migraines get any worse (which they have been).
I am planning to major in engineering, and Emory’s only engineering program is in its first year. Consequently, there’s not much to be found about its quality of education and likelihood that I could get a good job after graduating.
Do you think it’s worth it to risk becoming part of a new program at Emory? Or can anyone tell me anything about the program?
@Goingnowwhere98:: Huh (for one, Emory isn’t typically going to be a backup to Colorado School of Mines, more people would be denied Emory than that so I guess you’re doing some tongue and cheek thing. I see CSM as a first choice, but in such a case, Emory should not be its back-up, as it is somewhat more selective and too different…hoping there was another reason you applied)? A job?..unless you are going to a pure STEM school, departmental reputation matters so little. The employers will affiliate you with the school especially since engineering sciences basically just has you take a fairly rigorous STEM curriculum (basically, your’re pursuing that at Emory which means plenty of research opps, access to Tech, the professional schools, easy internship acquisition, so it is Emory helping more than the program you’re in. The courses in most of the departments associated with that curriculum are fairly rigorous and known for being that way). However, it is not an engineering major and should not be seen as such. If you absolutely want ONLY an engineering degree and cannot see yourself exploring anything else, you should choose whichever one is more like a STEM school and actually offers engineering degrees as specific engineering employers will be more directly targeting such schools. Stick with the School of Mines if you only see yourself pursuing something Applied Sciences Related. You can do well with an Emory degree in physics/applied science like fields, but we don’t have a formal program for engineering like them. Emory is better if you want to explore many other things or be at a larger school in this case. Just save the money
A representative from Emory told our school that if you want to be an engineer just go to Georgia Tech instead of Emory.
Pretty much, President Wagner said that Georgia Tech is our engineering school so take that as you will. Quite honestly if you are thinking of hardcore engineering track don’t bother to apply to Emory it isn’t worth it.
Also, to be blunt in terms of overall universities Emory > Coloardo School of Mines. If you can’t get into CSM the odds of you getting into Emory is highly slim. 45% acceptance rate vs 23% acceptance rate go figures.
Yes, I am confused as to why someone would apply to Emory if they only wanted to do engineering.