<p>If anyone currently attending or recent grads have input on any of these inquires the help is much appreciated. I will list my questions for the sake of organization:</p>
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<li><p>GPA is 3.8 UW and more than a 4.0 weighted. SAT 2030 (M 670 CR 690 W 670). AP classes:AP Calc BC, AP Computer Science A, AP Bio, AP Psychology, AP English and Composition and AP U.S. History. Done very well in AP classes. Lagging freshman grades bring my UW GPA down. Good ECs. From MA. How are my chances?</p></li>
<li><p>I am going to major in Computer Science. Want more than a B.S.; not sure if willing to get a doctorate or only M.S. How is undergraduate education in the field? How many students go on to graduate school? Is there good placement into top national programs?</p></li>
<li><p>At risk of repetition: Any personal accounts of computer science program? I know job placement is good, but what about the education itself?</p></li>
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<p>Thanks a lot for any help you all have to offer.</p>
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<li><p>I can’t comment much on Chances; Drexel’s admissions standards have reportedly changed a lot since I was a freshman (three years ago). I’m feeling good about you getting in, don’t know how much merit scholarships you’d get or anything. It varies.</p></li>
<li><p>There’s a BS/MS accelerated program that quite a few CS majors go for. Seems worth it time/money-wise. There’s also a pretty well-established doctoral program-- I knew a few of the doctorate students and they’re all very intelligent people, submitting their own papers/research, etc. Which I guess is what doctorate students should be doing, I don’t know, haha. This is in the CS department, mind. Not sure about Drexel-wide.</p></li>
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<p>2.5 If you haven’t realized already, Drexel has its advantage in the co-op program meaning undergrads get three 6-month full-time co-op/internships over five years (typically). So while I’d imagine many CS students eventually get their graduate degrees, school-wide Drexel is a career-focused place. So more likely most (if not all) CS students graduate with jobs lined up for them with perhaps the intention of going for graduate school later. Because CS careers don’t require MS degrees as much as like, any other engineering does. But hey, that’s just my opinion. Here’s a list of CS graduates in all programs for last spring which might be a good indication of ratios: [Congratulations</a> to the Class of 2013 - Drexel University](<a href=“College of Computing & Informatics | Drexel CCI”>College of Computing & Informatics | Drexel CCI)</p>
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<li>Job placement is very good, you’re right. Education… you get what you put in. It’s not the most flashy and exciting program. The professors aren’t fantastic but are very intelligent. The program is continuously trying to improve so that’s good. The CS department itself is rather friendly and tries to get students involved even if many of the CS students are… less social. But of those CS students, most are very intelligent, competent, decent people. If you know how to navigate assignments, you can get good grades. But if you’re willing to put in the time to immerse yourself in the material, get to know the professors, are willing to learn from other students, get involved in research/opportunities, you will be a top-notch CS graduate. As in yes, many past undergrads have done co-ops or gotten offers from Google, Microsoft, Amazon, etc.</li>
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<p>Which is true for any college or program.</p>
<p>But also CS co-ops tend to pay a lot. Like $17-23/hr. Even for sophomores. That helps. A bit. Plus experience. Actual CS work experience… dear Heavens. There is no substitute.</p>
<p>I think you’ll definitely get in with a decent scholarship (quite possibly honors program as well), as long as you show interest. From what I’ve read, Drexel didn’t admit some overly-qualified people last year for whatever reason. Show some interest (visit campus if you can, maybe contact the admissions office with some questions), and you’ll be fine.</p>