<p>have you visited purdue? i visited and absolutely hated it, so i would make sure you see it before you even consdier applying there.</p>
<p>What didn't you like about the place?</p>
<p>It was mainly location and the "type" of school i percieved it to be. Quite honestly, the school is in the middle of a corn field, in my opinion. And if you go more than a few miles off campus, you hit corn, wheat, and thats about it. Also, the dorms are old and "oldfashioned". The building I was in was split into two seperate sides, girls on one boys on the other. Boys could only get to a girl side, with a girl and the girl had to sign him in, and vice versa. Can only be on opposite side until a certain time at night, then had to leave.
Just my thoughts.</p>
<p>^ Haha. At least they have girls! Really, the tech schools are seriously lacking girls... My son doesn't seem to care (has girlfriend at home) but I think it doesn't look nearly as fun as either LACs or universities. (He, however, much preferred to be in with techie kids.)</p>
<p>Also, Purdue has corn fields because it's in the midwest. No surprise there. Nice people in the midwest though!</p>
<p>I can't say that I loved the housing at any of the schools we looked at. My son LUCKED OUT with a single at WPI, but many, many kids were force-tripled. RPI also has forced triples and regular, plain old dorms. (Both schools have nice advising/tutoring/academic support IN the dorms though. Nice.) RIT had awful dorms too. All their lounges converted to "rooms." Even worse housing after freshman year.</p>
<p>I'm thinking of going for VT and WPI.</p>
<p>But it doesn't seem like the best choice USNWR and general rep wise?</p>
<p>don't just go by the USNWR. those rankings are skewed. just because its a "top ten school" doesn't mean that it is the right school for you. yea, a schools repuatation is important, but it's not all that matters. if you really like VT and WPI, then go for it. they both have great programs, regardless oftheir rankings.</p>
<p>Well, the only way I can get a taste of the school is via theu.com .. That's about it really ...</p>
<p>What is your total list like, or are you only applying to 2 schools?</p>
<p>Does anyone have any feedback about Bucknell or the University of Vermont, other than what the glossy say? Thanks in advance.</p>
<p>a few comments~ Legend, listen to swoopes...and DON'T listen to USNWR..it's finally catching on how really inaccurate that whole system of ranking is!( and some say corrupt)
sammy~ in my humble opinion there is NO comparison between Bucknell and UVM.( see my pitiful threads on UVM) based on the experiences of those i reported and others i've known there, it is definitely not a solid place socially nor academically. PM me if you like.</p>
<p>weenie, my total list is:</p>
<p>Columbia
Cornell
U Michigan
Lafayette College
Carnegie Mellon U
Rice U
Georgia Tech
Rensselaer Polytechnic Instt.
U Calif Berkeley, LA, San Diego, Irvine
U Illinois Urbana</p>
<p>That it an excellent list for computer engineering. Quite a diverse group in terms of size and climate and culture.</p>
<p>I would say the following would be your best options for reaches:
Cornell
Carnegie Mellon
Rice
Michigan</p>
<p>Berkeley is almost impossible to get into OOS. Don't bother.</p>
<p>Wow. That's a LOT of schools to do applications for, but if you're up for it I'm sure you'll end up someplace great in the end.</p>
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<p>But, if 20LEGEND still plans on applying to UCLA, UCI, and UCSD, he may as well check off Berkeley also and pay the additional fee, since it's the same application.</p>
<p>Actually, I was thinking of dumping Irvine and going for Berk, LA and San Diego...</p>
<p>And is it actually that hard to get into UCB OOS? Beyond even a reach?</p>
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<p>Yes, but worth a shot.</p>
<p>I'll tick the box then :).</p>
<p>What're the class sizes at Purdue like?</p>
<p>Yet another Q, important factor for me is recruitment upon graduation. Is VT good for it?</p>