<p>I have been accepted into both RIT and UBC. I am unsure which one to take. This is because although RIT’s program is well known, I am not sure if it is as good as the UBC’s program. Also I feel UBC is more well known worldwide and this will help for graduate programs and also job opportunities. RIT’s program is ranked 10th in the world for film, whereas directors in Canada come to UBC to give internships. I have already been accepted in the FILM/TV program in RIT, but I will have to apply for Film production in my second year at UBC. I am really stuck, if you could advise me it would be great!</p>
<p>Bump, I found this thread extremely useful and informative.
Are there any more opinions on the change to the semester system?
Also, some of the older posts on this thread talked about how they are building a ‘collegetown’. That was a few years ago. How is it making out?</p>
<p>Regarding collegetown…</p>
<p>It is called Park Point and it has been completed…good restaurants, great bookstore, ice cream, bank, entertainment.</p>
<p>[Park</a> Point at RIT · Welcome to Park Point! ·.·.· a WILMORITE property](<a href=“Rochester Student Housing | Park Point | Rochester, NY”>http://parkpointrochester.com/)</p>
<p>That looks pretty cool. It also seems to provide more housing options which is something people in this thread complained about. They also felt that the previous lack of appartments was part of the reason so many people transferred out of RIT. Are there less transfers now?</p>
<p>I thought I would offer some comments here - as the parent of a RIT student entering his 3rd year this fall. I couldn’t be happier with the education he is getting. His grades are much higher than HS, but I know he works hard to get them (coasted in HS). He is a game design (CS) major (but not one of the geeks who stays locked in his room playing video games). He landed a great co-op this summer making good money, and has already been asked back next summer.
Our biggest problem with RIT came at the end of his freshmen year when he and all his friends found out they were assigned to the RIT Inn (off campus with shuttle service). They do have lots of apartments, but not nearly enough. And the Park Point complex is not at all popular with the students. Its very pricey, and poorly constructed from what I’ve heard. And if you live there, you cannot park on campus lots.
We ended up buying a house for my son and friends to live in. So far thats worked out fairly well, and the rent is helping pay his tuition. Our daughter will be a senior this fall, and we are looking at RIT for her as well. No complaints about he academics.</p>
<p>Hello Everyone.</p>
<p>I wish to do the Software Engineering program at RIT. I have a 620 CR and a 620 Math. Should I be able to get in? Im kind of nervous…</p>
<p>Regarding the 2013 changes.</p>
<p>Would the semester and grading changes apply to new 2013 freshman or would it apply to all students enrolled?</p>
<p>Btw, how do I quote texts when I reply to someone?</p>
<p>aStyle: The changes will apply to all students attending from that year onward. Partial implementation would cause the administration to have a fit, so they will roll out all the changes at once, to all students.</p>
<p>lucario: I think this is the wrong thread for that question.</p>
<p>numberjunkie: was your son’s co-op in a game-design-related position? My S is also looking at RIT game design and wondering what his chances would be for game-relevant co-ops.</p>
<p>Thank you guys for all the posts,</p>
<p>i have applied to RIT for the fall, but wondering if it is TRULY a good college, reveiws and statements say yes, but ranking says no.</p>
<p>in the end, i still don’t get one thing…</p>
<p>why is it ranked so low, if ranked at all (hard to find national ranking)</p>
<p>RIT is a very good school. I think it is ranked as a Regional University-Northeast in US News. It is ranked low nationally because it is not very selective (SAT scores) and has a relatively low graduation rate. At least, that’s my perception. RIT has some schools in which SATs are not highly valued like Art, Photo, Crafts. SATs and graduation rates are related. But, I think it is on the upswing. It is growing.</p>
<p>that makes sense.</p>
<p>ok, thank you :D</p>
<p>RIT does not qualify to be ranked in the “National Universities” category. Why?
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<p>Essentially, RIT does not offer enough doctoral programs to be considered a “National University” [they only offer six PhD programs] and is therefore ranked in the “Regional Universities/North”. In that category, RIT ranks #7 out of 179 schools. </p>
<p>If you want to compare RIT to national universities you have to do some research. Looking purely at the middle 50% admission factors, RIT would rank up with Texas A&M, Syracuse University, and Purdue [RIT is actually a bit more selective than these schools]. Also worth noting: RIT consistently does very well in the “peer assessment” category, and although that wouldn’t transfer perfectly from regional to national, it would likely have a positive effect. RIT is also the best school in the Rochester area in regards to graduate salaries, beating out nationally ranked University of Rochester [37th].</p>
<p>Keep in mind that these metrics alone are not enough to give you more than a superficial idea of how to compare RIT to national universities, but it’s a start.</p>
<p>I recently got accepted into RIT’s New Media Program. I really really want to go.</p>
<p>but because of its “bad” (regional) ranking, my father is being difficult and would rather me choose to make sure that i go to Texas A&M.</p>
<p>Do you know of or have any links that could prove that RIT is a legit really good school, and better than Texas A&M?</p>
<p>i know it is, but im having a hard time convincing my father, any sugestion?</p>
<p>ANY HELP WILL BE GREATLY GREATLY APPRICIATED!!</p>
<p>Good to read all these comments. I applied there for Software Engineering. I have a 1860 SAT score, which qualifies me for their presidential scholarship. Can someone tell me how hard it is to get one of these? Is it a “you meet it, you get it” type deal, or is it actually very prestigious?</p>
<p>We know several people (including my daughter) who have gotten the Presidential Scholarship over the years. I think it is more of a “you meet it you have it” type of thing, however, the amount varies depending on your SAT score. They used to only look at the Reading and Math scores, and i believe you had to get a 1300 on those 2 to qualify for the minimum. The higher those 2 are, the more you get.</p>
<p>Is the program “New Media Design & Imaging” or “New Media Publishing”? Looks like there are several related programs.</p>
<p>You can get placement and average starting salary info on the RIT website. See if you can find similar info for Texas A&M or request it from their career services office. Then, compare. Also, the chance to complete a co-op could be a compelling factor in choosing schools. In this economy, coming out of college with tangible work experience could be quite valuable.</p>
<p>[Browse</a> Programs](<a href=“http://careerservices.rit.edu/portal/programs.aspx]Browse”>http://careerservices.rit.edu/portal/programs.aspx)</p>
<p>RIT doesn’t publish its success rate in placing its graduate on this section of its website. Again, maybe you could call and ask for that info from RIT itself. I think it’s important to know if you can get a job when you graduate!!</p>
<p>Wow, it’s actually quite funny to read these posts from 7 years ago! RIT has built something new every year. And yes, they did complete Park Point and even built another place similar called Global Village. RIT is huge on international students and diversity! When I visited, my tour guide was from Malaysia and my high school Spanish teacher was from Puerto Rico and she also attended RIT back in the day. As for the weather…wow suck it up it’s upstate New York! What did you expect? If you don’t like the cold go down south! It’s Rochester, New York. It snows. It gets cold. It gets cloudy. It rains. Then it can sunny and hot. That’s nature, so you can’t really complain about it. As for RIT being hard, it’s a technical institute, not a liberal arts college. Buckle down and do the work. Also, RIT plans on changing to a semester schedule in 2013.</p>
<p>We loved our visit. It was POURING down rain. But we got to see the tunnels a bit, which I think actually was a point in RITs favor for my S. On paper, RIT was a little lower than a couple of other schools on S’s list. But after tour - the modern interiors, fishbowl computer labs, geek chic art, global village, all the eateries, etc. we were sold. Right now it’s number one on S’s lists, but we still have several to visit.</p>
<p>This school is for sure #1 on my list</p>