<p>Hi there! First post so I apologize if this in the wrong forum. Anyways Im looking for recommendations on schools that have excellent science programs. l do prefer environmental/biology and the like. I have looked at schools like Northwestern and MIT but Im doubtful I get could in (Haven't taken Psat/SAT/ACT yet though. Starting junior year this year). I have also looked at SUNY's environmental college. Thanks!</p>
<p>Grades, location, cost restrictions, urban/rural, big sports/no…</p>
<p>University of Wisconsin- Madison, UC Berkeley, Stony Brook (NY)</p>
<p>For environmental studies, check out Evergreen State, Gettysburg College and UC-Santa Cruz. For the oddball colleges, College of the Atlantic and Alaska Pacific (Eco-League)</p>
<p>3.75 UW, 4.2 W A couple boring EC’s
Cost no problem for now
Prefer urban but I’m really open to anything. Getting the best education drives everything for me.
Location prefer mainland U.S, away from central south
Appreciate the answers so far!</p>
<p>i would really reccomend UW Madison. The school is very science heavy. Stronger then other publics such as UMichigan, UCLA, and UT Austin is the sciences… especially the bio sciences. UC Berkeley is stronger though.</p>
<p>Thanks I’ll look into it! Im from NC though, so it might be a bit hard getting in. I’ve got a few colleges in mind but I’m trying to keep my options open.</p>
<p>ohh NC State and UNC Chapel Hill are good. UNC Chapel Hill is a very well regarded school but I’m not sure if they are regarded as a science heavy school.</p>
<p>As a NC resident, you should seriously consider Appalachian State and UNC. UNC has a well regarded geology program as well as plenty of interesting offerings in the ecological sciences. Appalachian State seems to offer ample opportunities for environ science as well as general outdoors life. You may also want to check out Emory, University of Puget Sound, U Miami, Wale Forest, Macalaster, Willamette (40 mins from Portland and right across the street from the Oregon Capitol), University of Denver, and Colorado College.</p>
<p>Also, UNC is an extremely “science heavy” school. It has many outstanding programs, even in some fields where NC State is perceived to be dominant. Realistically, most decent schools have perfectly adequate to excellent offerings in the biological sciences although sub strengths vary considerably.</p>
<p>Yeah, UNC Chapel Hill would be awesome if I could get in. Awesome answer. Thanks!</p>
<p>Georgia Tech is really STEM oriented.</p>
<p>UIUC is an excellent school in basically all of the sciences. The area is relatively urban, though it isn’t a “big” city. The Urbana-Champaign area has around 180,000 people. Only about 2 hours away from Chicago though, which would make for some great weekend outings in a heavily urban area.</p>
<p>U of Dayton, Ohio State.</p>
<p>Thanks everyone. I really wanted people to just throw names at me and I’ve looked into a lot of them and added to my list. Lots of variety but i’ll have time to thin the ranks once I take the PSAT.</p>
<p>All the B1G schools are science heavy, some more so than others. For a list of the most research oriented institutions in North America look at the members of the Association of American Universities, [Association</a> of American Universities](<a href=“http://www.aau.edu/]Association”>http://www.aau.edu/). A list is found here: [Association</a> of American Universities](<a href=“http://www.aau.edu/about/article.aspx?id=5476]Association”>http://www.aau.edu/about/article.aspx?id=5476)</p>
<p>Eckerd is one that my youngest is attracted too, though he’s specifically looking for tropical and environmental. His list also includes Coastal Carolina, U Miami, Nova Southeastern, and Palm Beach Atlantic (but that last one is Christian, so might not appeal to you). He has good scores, but not top notch scores (U Miami will be a reach if he decides to apply, the others should be academic safeties). Within his niche, he’s superb, but that niche is not the SAT/ACT. It’s the outdoors and flora/fauna - esp tropical.</p>
<p>Friends son is at SUNY ESF now. He was valedictorian of his LI high school. His older brothers all went to private, more prestigious (well known) undergrad schools and private well known/regarded grad schools as well. SUNY ESF was a perfect fit for him with the major he wanted and the cost. He loves being part of Syracuse as well.</p>