WashU v. Columbia [engineering?]

College Search & Selection
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<p>I've loved Columbia - the thought of living in the City, the diversity of majors in SEAS, the Core, and the overall richness of the school - since like sophmore year, but I've been learning a lot about WashU and I'm starting to like it as well.</p>

<p>SO, I'm in at WashU and I got a likely letter from Columbia. I'll be visiting both schools in April for the first time. </p>

<p>Some considerations:
Major - ChemE, Applied Math, CEE [which WashU doesn't have], or Operations Research/Systems
Minor - a humanities field like Comparative Literative or Philosophy</p>

<p>Please help!</p>

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<p>what you should think about strongly between these two schools are, first, their academic requirements. Columbia has a pretty rigorous Core Curriculum that may not allow for anything more than just a focus on a major...so keep that in mind.</p>

<p>Their cities are different, as are the atmospheres. I know that WUSTL is a lot more laid back and has a better quality of life.</p>

<p>check them out.</p>

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<p>Thank you! I think my campus visit will be a big determining factor.</p>

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<p>Wash U engineering is not good. They have had major turmoil in the e school.</p>

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<p>What type's of problems specificly?</p>

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<p>yes, i second welldad's question
im in at washu for engineering as well but im not too sure on the strength of its program</p>

<p>OP, are you going to engineering day (or days i should say)?</p>

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<p>Are u seriously comparing Columbia Engineering to WUSTL's? Columbia is a far stronger school overall. WUSTL, for me, is overrated.</p>

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<p>From the Wash U student paper.. There are other similar articles and some good blogs about the issues.</p>

<p>Student</a> Life - Engineering faculty petition for Dean Sansalone's removal</p>

<p>And a brief follow-up</p>

<p>"Dean of the School of Engineering & Applied Sciences Salvatore Sutera
Sutera faces the daunting task of revamping the image of the School of Engineering & Applied Science after frequent clashes between alumni, faculty and students during the tenure of former Dean Mary Sansalone. To keep the school among the most prestigious engineering programs in the country, Sutera must once again instill confidence in donors in the wake of these conflicts and the current economic crisis in order to fund the programs currently planned for the school. Since his appointment in April, Sutera has supervised the excision of the aerospace and civil engineering majors from the curriculum in an effort to focus on biotechnology, energy and materials engineering. With the engineering school at a pivotal crossroads right now, we hope that Sutera remains a valuable part of Washington University.</p>

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<p>NO brainer COLUMBIA!</p>

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<p>NYC and St. Louis are completely different! Definitely visit (it doesn't sound like you have)...Personally, I'm a NYer and St. Louis was a major disappointment. A very dangerous city, with not much to do. </p>

<p>Also, if you like the Core, go to Columbia.</p>