<p>I applied to eight different schools to major in biomedical engineering, and I was wondering which one would be the best for me. Since I know that each applicant is different, I guess I should tell you a little more about myself. I'm a generally shy person, although my friends will tell you that they can't shut me up! I'm not looking for partying, because I get easily distracted even without partying, and I don't drink/smoke. I like smaller schools, but at the same time, I want the opportunities and connections that a large school offers.</p>
<p>Most people would describe me as mostly academic. I have a 3.95 GPA, several ECs, and a lot of volunteer hours. I'm not sure whether I would like bioE, so it's important for the school to offer other majors in case I decide to switch.</p>
<p>That being said, here are the schools:</p>
<p>UPitt (accepted, w/ 10,000 scholarship)
UD (doesn't offer bioE, but has chemE and med. program)
Cooper Union (see above)
Case Western
Georgia Tech (accepted, w/ chance for full ride)
Illinois Inst. of Tech (accepted, with 16,600 scholarship & chance for full ride)
Rice University
Rose-Hulman (accepted)</p>
<p>I'd like to know any info you have to offer about these schools. Thanks!</p>
<p>All are good - each known for different things. It depends on what what kind of school you want really so that's what you are going to have to figure out. Small schools like RH and CU are great if that's what you want but GTech and Delaware have amazing programs and a complete college experience.</p>
<p>I would say Rice and Georgia Tech would be your best choices by far. Pitt and Case are also good. Why would you go to Delaware if it doesn't have biomed? Cooper and Rose and IIT and Delaware...you've already been admitted to GTech so forget them.</p>
<p>actually, the location of a school isn't a big factor for me. ideally, a college would be located in a suburbian environment (close enough to the necessities, but not overcrowded and dirty), but since most of the colleges on my list are either in big cities or small towns, then i guess it's not a choice. however, i can safely say that i don't like NYC. my motivation for going to cooper would be the full tuition scholarship given to all accepted applicants. (and my parents both graduated from cooper).</p>
<p>i guess the intent of this post was to get a feel for the colleges before i visit this month. i was pleasantly surprised by Rose. i LOVE the environment there, but since their bioE program is fairly new, it's not very strong. i looked at the curriculum, and i'd prefer a more rigid curric like that of GA Tech. also, i heard that IIT wasn't that academically strong. i visited Chicago this past summer, and i have to say that chicago is my favorite city. it's clean, culturally diverse, and architecturally beautiful.</p>
<p>i think in the end, it comes down to GA tech, Pitt, and Rose. like dr. reynolds said, it depends greatly on the financial package they are able to offer me. i doubt i will get any finaid (my efc is incredibly high), but i'm hoping that i can get some scholarships based on my academic achievements and merit.</p>
<p>After reading your posts I think Case or Rice would be a far better choice. My D considered Pitt, Tech and Rose and chose to apply at Case as we are Texans and she wanted to be OOS.</p>
<p>I have a friend whose son will be finishing in engineering this year at Georgia Tech. Sounds like most students in those type majors are pretty serious. Atlanta has alot to offer besides. Campus is not attractive, but the reputation must be good 'cause he has already gotten multiple great job offers.</p>