<p>Dear CC members,
I have been accepted as a soph. transfer for two schools.
My current major is Electrical Engineering @ UCLA,</p>
<p>Well, I am looking into studying patent / ip law in the future,
and think that Penn will give me better opportunities for that.
However, the overall strength of the programs is definately Cooper > Penn.
Oh yeah, I love NYC and free tuition is hard to beat.
Well, Penn is 2hours away so.....haha</p>
<p>I have sent my deposit to Penn, but still have doubts...</p>
<p>Any thoughts?</p>
<p>Is going to Penn to major in EE will fail me at life?</p>
<p>No it won't. But what is with the atrocious grammar being displayed by engineering majors on this board?</p>
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<p>According to the Parents' Forum, typing in complete sentences with correct spelling, syntax, and grammar is what best identifies the adults around here as adults, and separates them from the students.</p>
<p>(I think we'd previously been informed that the OP wasn't a native English-speaker, so I think we can cut this one a little slack.)</p>
<p>Back to the question at hand, they're all excellent programs. Really, you'd be on a successful path by going to either Penn or Cooper, and even staying at UCLA would also be an excellent choice, from a school-quality standpoint. Don't worry so much about where you go. Find a place that fits, that you like, and make the most of the opportunities you're given there. That's what will matter in the long run.</p>
<p>Overall, yes Cooper is definitely better than Penn (disclaimer: Cooper alum here =P ). Just be prepared to work your butt off.</p>
<p>The decision to attend the Cooper Union or not shouldn't come down to academics, because the quality is up there with any other school for undergraduate engineering. The most important factor should be fit, because this school is so unique; you WILL NOT get the typical college experience. It's a small college (~1000 students) with three very separate schools (the other two being art and architecture) in the heart of New York City. Some people like it, some don't, so it's really up to you to make your mind. In making this decision, you have to look beyond the pure academics.</p>