What to do for my future?

College Search & Selection
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<p>My field of interest is computer science and my grades and act scores are decent.
Not sure about gpa but 33 act for now.
I've been taking all honors and ap classes in high school.</p>

<p>I've been having trouble deciding on what type of college to choose.
I've applied to a very wide range, so there's a good selection to pick from.</p>

<p>However, my problem is I don't know what to choose,
1) the best (top) computer engineering schools like Carnegie Mellon and specialized engineering schools like Tulsa University
or
2) decent universities like University of Washington?</p>

<p>With the second option, I'd be able to live a little (I think). Snowboarding, surfing, skydiving...etc. I'd have an easier environment academically (I think).
I could do some programming on my own, make some apps or something similar.
haha, just correct me anywhere, I'm just going to speak my thought.</p>

<p>With the first option, there'd be a better chance of getting a good job sooner right?
And school name would mean something more.</p>

<p>I also don't know how I would respond to the strictness of the courses.
I procrastinate a lot when it comes to things I hate like English and math hw.
Then, having my mind focused on those things, I can't seem to do the things that I really want. So pros and cons to both options.</p>

<p>I'm conflicted. Any advise? I mean how important is the first 2 years of undergrad anyways?</p>

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<p>The university of Washington is world class for computer science! Way better than tusla. I think you’d fit in great and it’s not super competitive to get in.</p>

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<p>Really? That sounds great. My parents are just super worried about me getting a job.
Personally, I don’t even know if I want to do the whole 4 years. I’m sick of school.
I just want to ‘do’ ya know?</p>

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<p>If you just want a job go to a decent university and live some. If you want a GREAT job go to a top university like Carnegie. Also people at these universities DO have lives. They just work hard too.</p>

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<p>Have you looked at schools with coop programs? As part of your training, you get a few paid positions (several months each) in your field. It takes longer to graduate, but you have industry contacts and recommendations and maybe even job offers.</p>

<p>I know Drexel, Cincinnati, and Northeastern have these, and I think other schools do. You can do the research.</p>