<p>Hi all,</p>
<p>I am currently in the last stages of deciding where I want to go to school and it has come down to The University of Wisconsin Madison or The University of Rochester in hopes of transferring to The University of Michigan sophomore year. I want to study biomedical engineering. I know that UMich's program is better, but what are my chances getting in as a transfer? I live in New York, so I am OOS at UW and UMich. But for UW, is their program good? Is the school respected by grad schools like Michigan is? I like UW better then the U of R because I want the whole school spirit thing. I'm just worried that if I don't get into Michigan then I will be stuck at a place that I hate. Also, is Michigan Engineering harder to get into as a transfer than LSA? Thank you in advance!</p>
<p>Why would you hate Wisconsin? It is almost identical to Michigan. Similar students, similar well-rounded academic excellence, strong Engineering programs, great athletic tradition, loads of school spirit, lively campus environment…all of which is located in a great college town.</p>
<p>I do not think you will transfer after spending time at Wisconsin. It is a great place to be. But should you wish to transfer, assuming you have a good GPA, Michigan will respect your Wisconsin credentials a good deal.</p>
<p>I agree with you. My parents are telling me that if I go to Wisconsin I will not be in as good of a position to get into grad school or med school as I would be if I went to the U of R. Personally, I love Wisconsin. It’s my parents who aren’t so thrilled.</p>
<p>What’s the reason for wanting to transfer before even starting college ? University of Michigan is really expensive for out of state students. I think you should choose Madison and stick with it. Like Alexandre said, its pretty similar to Michigan including weather and economic diversity. Also, its the cheapest of the three.</p>
<p>But academically, is it considered as strong by grad schools and what not?</p>
<p>Sorry, but you’re parents are mistaken if they believe that UWisconsin is inferior to Michigan. Two great universities. Also keep in mind that Bioengineering is an emerging field wherein a bachelor’s degree really doesn’t prepare you for much. You’ll find that most professionals in BME doing the extensive research etc. are at least M.S. holders. Not all have graduate BME degrees but more than a few people will tell you that an M.S. is the price of entry into the field. Therefore, I wouldn’t fret much over which of the two, UW or UM, to attend.</p>
<p>I disagree with your parents. Wisconsin and RPI are equally respected by graduate/medical schools. And won’t Wisconsin cost a lot less?</p>
<p>I definitely agree. Do any of you have information on the acceptance rate for out of state transfer students into Michigan’s engineering school?</p>