University of Washington vs. GaTech

College Search & Selection
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<p>My options are University of Washington and Georgia Tech, both OOS. I got accepted into engineering for both. However, I'm not sure if engineering is really for me and might consider switching to a business major. I'm really looking forward to maintaining a high GPA and transfer to a better school after my first year.</p>

<p>GaTech has a much better engineering program, but it's really the only thing GaTech is known for. I'm afraid Ill be screwed if I decide that engineering is not for me. Plus I've heard from many ppl that GaTech is very hard on freshmen and weeds out a lot of them. I'm not so much worried about failing courses, but i think it will be much harder to get a high GPA there.</p>

<p>Washington just seems easier overall. Compared to GaTech they're about the same level of rep/prestige, amirite? Both the engineering and the business schools at UW seem mediocre there though. So Ill be semi-screwed if I don't manage to transfer. </p>

<p>Location isn't really a deciding factor, but I prefer washington from what i've heard. I like the mountains, the ocean, the liberal setting, and the overall climate except for the lack of sunshine. I don't know much about Atlanta though.</p>

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<p>Go with U Washington probably.</p>

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<p>a 93% freshmen retention rate is extremely good for having comparatively few ‘soft’ majors.</p>

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<p>Plenty of engineering dropouts go for business degrees and do fine. However, if transferring to a better school is what you want to do, yeah you probably do not want to come here.</p>

<p>To be honest, I’m not sure why you made this thread. UWashington seems much more appealing to you.</p>

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<p>You must have some $$ because UW just raised tuition 7% and may go as high as 14%.
If finances are not a problem, go to UW.</p>

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Well, you are only admitted to pre-engineering at UDub. You will have to apply to the College of Engineering after one or two years and admission is competitive. Ditto for the Foster School of Business.</p>

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Then perhaps you shouldn’t come here.</p>