<p>Hey,
I'm trying to decide between UW, UCSD & UWisc for Comp Engineering and would be really glad if you'll could help me out!</p>
<p>I've been admitted into UCSD directly for Comp Engineering whereas I've been admitted into UW & UWisc for Pre-Engineering.
Other than this fact, I have listed most of my reasons for my choices below:</p>
<p>Reasons why I am inclined towards UW over UCSD:
-Much cheaper ($10000 difference/year)
-People seem much more friendlier
-Although overall rankings for UCSD are better, for comp engineering UW is way ahead (#7)
-Seems like Seattle has more job opportunities (because of Microsoft, etc)</p>
<p>Reasons why I am inclined towards UCSD over UW:
-Better climate
-Directly admitted for Comp Engineering
-Overall rankings seem much better</p>
<p>Currently I am inclined towards UW but considering the fact that the admit rate for Comp Engineering in UW after completing all the prerequisites is only about 30%, do you think it is worth going for the competition or should I just go to UCSD? Also, do any of you'll think that UWisc would be a better choice?</p>
<p>Few things about me:
-International (Indian) Student
-Currently pursuing the IB Diploma (Physics HL, Chemistry HL, Mathematics HL, English SL, ITGS SL, Spanish SL)</p>
<p>Thanks for your time!</p>
<p>Eagerly awaiting your replies,
Rushabh Mehta</p>
<p>If you’re interested in CS, then don’t worry about overall rankings. UW is generally strong (regardless of how UCSD compares overall), and in CS it’s really good. When you’re looking for jobs and/or grad school, what is going to matter is your own performance as well as the strength of the CS program you are in.</p>
<p>That said, I think all of your options will be solid choices for CS. A direct admission at UCSD is actually pretty compelling. It really comes down to how good you are; if you’re confident that CS at UW is an option (please please please talk to the advisers about this, whether by phone or email), then definitely come here. UW is cheaper for you, has great connections with many tech companies, and has CS grads that are in high demand.</p>
<p>Hey sumzup,
Thanks a lot for the detailed reply, I really really appreciate it!</p>
<p>You mentioned “definitely come here”; are you from UW Seattle?
Also, do you know how their Mechanical Engineering (Mechatronics) program is? Not based on rankings but if you’re from there, you may have heard about their program.
(As of now i’m certain about CE/CS but I just want to see my options!)</p>
<p>Also, what happens if I opt for UW, but I am not able to enter CSE after 1 year? I have to keep applying till I get in, right?</p>
<p>Thanks a ton for your time and prompt response!</p>
<p>I haven’t really heard much about the Mechatronics program, but in general, I’m pretty ignorant regarding ME, so I can’t help you much there.</p>
<p>You have to keep trying; the best option would be to be in the top 10% of the intro CSE classes (142 and 143) and go through the special accelerated admissions process. Other than that, I think CSE has “upper admissions” applications in winter and summer.</p>
