<p>I'm an Engineering Major. If I were to pick which engineering right now, I'd say Mechanical, but I have more experience and a strong interest in Computer Science.
I'm a Pennsylvania resident, so PSU SHC is the cheapest. However, I also got a 20k to UMD.
I am currently on the priority waitlist at Carnegie Mellon and waitlist at Cornell (My top choices).
I'm currently leaning towards PSU.
Any input on the matter?</p>
<p>Is JHU full pay for you? If it’s not is there any reason why you’re not going with Hopkins, since it’s generally regarded as the strongest of the schools on your list.</p>
<p>Hopkins offered me no money; however, my father’s employer provides tuition benefits for any university. (Thus, PSU is extremely cheap)
I am concerned about the environment of Hopkins. It doesn’t appear too “alive” to me and the area isn’t that good. I’ve been there twice (once for a visit, once for a math competition), but I never really got the full feel of the college. I do plan on visiting one more time and talk with engineering students there.
The reason I am leaning towards PSU is because of the Schreyer Honors College. Otherwise, I definitely would choose JHU. It is a small college within a large university, which is appealing. Also, PSU is a top 20 engineering school.
Are there any post-graduate advantages that JHU has over PSU SHC?</p>
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<p>If you plan to work at an engineering firm after graduation, it’s probably a good idea to go to your cheapest option or wherever you have the best fit. On the other hand if you want to break into consulting, go to grad school, or get into any non-engineering firm from an engineering undergrad, then it helps to go to the best school that you can. </p>
<p>So for consulting/finance/business jobs JHU will be a stronger choice than PSU SHC. On the other hand if you decide you want to go that route you could always go to PSU and then try to get an MBA later.</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice! Helps a lot!</p>