Two matches, one safety for econ/eng

College Search & Selection
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<p>I need to finalize my list for colleges I am applying to. I have had no trouble finding good reaches, but when it comes to matches or safeties, I can't really decide/find something I would like. I'll give a brief overview of what I want, what my reaches are, and very, very basic stats. If you guys could give suggestion, I would appreciate it greatly.</p>

<p>As the title suggests, I am interested in both economics and engineering, but have not decided what. Consequently, I want a school which will give me the flexibility to choose between either (i.e. is strong in both fields).</p>

<p>Reaches:</p>

<p>Stanford
Princeton
Pomona (because HMC is sitting right there)</p>

<p>Stats:</p>

<p>SAT: 2350
SAT II: Not taken yet
APs: 5s in Calculus AB and USH
GPA: 4.0/4.1
ECs: Bleh, but sufficient</p>

<p>Thanks in advance to those who help.</p>

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<p>Can't edit, but neglected one of the most important parts.</p>

<p>College atmosphere/environment:</p>

<p>I would like less than 10,000 undergraduates, so no massive state universities. The location of college would preferably be in a safer part of the city (ala not Temple or USC), and I do not want an urban campus like NYU or Brown.</p>

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<p>Matches:
Carnegie Mellon University
Cornell University
Northwestern University
Rice University
University of California-Berkeley (if you are OOS)</p>

<p>Safeties:
I know you said no large state schools, but the only two schools I can think of are:
University of California-Berkeley (if you are in-state)
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
University of Wisconsin-Madison</p>

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<p>Wow, another suburban bubble person who thinks that Temple is a warzone...LOL</p>

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<p>Wow, a little argumentative today, no?</p>

<p>I never said Temple was a warzone, and I fail to see how anything I said implied that. You can't deny it is in a less safe part of the city.</p>

<p>As for the real thread. I looked at CMU and wasn't enthralled. I don't really want to be anywhere on the eastern side of the US except very near the coast (like Princeton). Additionally, I don't like how you have to apply to the individual schools, since I am not sure whether I want to major in economics or engineering.</p>

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<p>So you're ruling out schools based on whether they're in the safest part of the city/town?</p>

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<p>Yes, I am. I don't want to marooned in a dangerous area.</p>

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<p>Well as someone who goes there, that's incredibly insulting.</p>

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<p>Are you trying to tell me you would be comfortable walking in the neighborhoods surrounding Temple at night?</p>

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<p>UIUC for a safety. Honestly, a lot of the great eng schools are state schools.</p>

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<p>Given that the foundation courses for both Engineering and Economics are fairly standard nationwide, you can get the basic courses just about anywhere. It is OK for you to concentrate on the university/college environment that you think you will like best while searching for matches. </p>

<p>You need to pin down one rock solid "true" safety. That is a school that has to admit you based on your stats and that you can pay for with no financial aid other than the federally determined aid. Most likely this will be one of your home-state public universities or a public community college. Find this place, bag an early acceptance based on your stats, and then concentrate on your matches.</p>

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<p>Cornell has excellent engineering and econ programs in a safe environment and has a beautiful campus. Check out their engineering...best in the Ivies.</p>

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<p>Alexandre's list is good, but don't know how well it fits your atmosphere requirement. They fit your academic requirements though.</p>

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<p>
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Are you trying to tell me you would be comfortable walking in the neighborhoods surrounding Temple at night?

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<p>Actually, yes, you would. I do it all the time...</p>

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<p>If you are willing to consider rural schools then look at Dartmouth, Bucknell.</p>

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<p>TUOwls, you love to cause havoc in every thread don't you? If the OP shows no interest in going to school at Temple, put it to rest and stop ruining the thread with defending Temple, which frankly nobody in here cares about and was never the topic of discussion. I wont speak for everyone here but I could care less if u feel insulted by his choice. </p>

<p>Mayby the surrounding area is not the only reason Temple is unattractive to him/her (which is completely understandable) but even more significant academics. The OP is interested in top schools. Temple is far from it and thus nobody in here really cares or gives any consideration to it....</p>

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<p>Northwestern: great econ and engineering (particularly industrial engineering & management sciences). mmss (math methods for social sciences) and kellogg undergrad cert may also interest you.</p>

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<p>Princeton, Northwestern, Berkeley, Michigan, Cornell, Stanford, Bucknell, Vanderbilt</p>

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<p>I was under the impression that Dartmouth's engineering was virtually non-existent.</p>

<p>And although Cornell is a little big, I am strongly considering adding it. Is there a consensus on it status as match rather than reach?</p>

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<p>Could someone provide the link to the engineering program rankings?</p>