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Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Connecticut
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<p>This really comes at no surprise but:</p>

<p>UConn</a> ranked 25th in best value category - SFGate</p>

<p>25th this year, last year they were around 35th</p>

<p>The president is very serious about the school and more so about the students. I have been around her in small and large discussions. My son attends UCONN and as strict and difficult as it is getting he said it's a very good thing. </p>

<p>Your SAT, class standing, and extras will be critical but one thing I learned form the experience with my son getting into UCONN is asking yourself this:</p>

<p>*** What value do you have to offer to the community and school and can you express that in you application? ***</p>

<p>In regard to the SAT, I believe the average SAT last year was an 1847.</p>

<p>The school is fast tracking to be one of the best public universities out there. As hard as it was to get in last year it's going to be that much harder this year and more so moving fwd.</p>

<p>It's becoming very popular. </p>

<p>If you are waitlisted and offered a branch, take it, get the grades and go for the transfer. Yes you will miss the first year but the reality is your not really missing too much. Many of the kids that I have meet through my son took the first half of the year finding where they belong. My son was very lucky and got in a dorm filled with sophomores. They were critical in helping him with good direction around what "not to do". </p>

<p>Good luck to all...</p>

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<p>Unfortunately UConn still suffers from being in a region where Ivies and privates dominate. Outside of the Northeast it’s tough to stack up against the public universities of larger states. They’re definitely making progress with hiring faculty, funding research, and upgrading facilities, but don’t expect many HS students to be dreaming of it. They’ve managed to shake the party reputation, and that’s great, but I still see them having a hard time breaking barriers in anything other than financial practicality.</p>

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<p>My son’s 1st choice is UConn (and we are obviously from MA). He is interested in Engineering. We have been down there a couple of times and have been impressed with the new buildings, renovating old buildings and the talk about hiring new faculty. Also, the last time we were there they were talking about a Tech Park being built next to the campus which is great for internships and/or research opportunities for the students.</p>

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<p>3units–Good advice on the branch campus option. Students should be aware that 54 credits are required to move from one of the branches to Storrs, so really it’s two years at a branch. And technically it’s not a transfer, it’s just a move from one campus to another. No application is necessary, they don’t look at your grades. You need 54 credits, but then have a “right” to move.</p>