I have the opportunity to attend both universities. Obviously Texas a&m is a more respected college on the face value, but what about the Tech honors college? Does that change the ‘prestige’ and chance of graduate school admissions?
Also, Is it better to have a higher GPA at a less prestigious institution or vice versa?
Thanks!
I was in a similar boat a year ago (actually year & a half), & was considering which was best. That was settled for me when Tech offered me a juicy scholarship & a job.
Go with your heart! Yes, A&M has the more prestigious reputation. However, it’s really a matter of what you put into it, and what you’ll get out it. For example, son was accepted at both A&M and Tech Honors. He chose Tech because he liked it better; others will feel the opposite.
A job? I like the idea of the HC if only because it increases my access to research opportunities.
I work at the Learning Center tutoring history. I love my job.