<p>Sorry if this comes off bland. I just want to know why this college would be special--specifically looking for those who have attended.</p>
<p>For the longest time the CSE was my first choice, but in 10th grade they denied me admission to the PSEO program--p**sed me off beyond belief. I have a 33 act, 3.92 unweighted gpa and a lot of ec's and lately I feel like I would just be settling to go there (I got accepted three weeks ago). If I stay in state I will most likely attend, but not with the same level of happiness as say, getting into duke, notre dame, or the like (I EDed to UPenn--not expecting to get accepted). </p>
<p>I'm not trying to come off as arrogant or cocky, and I realize that my feelings are obviously fueled by getting denied two years ago--but if any current students could somehow see this as a challenge to express the truly unique and amazing aspects of this college, please go for it.</p>
<p>Rupre07, I wish you a lot of luck to get in some of the other schools you applied to. You have very good stats, but so do a lot of other applicants for those schools. If you have great ECs, a wonderful essay and another hook, you might get in. Even if you do, unless your financial need is great, the cost to go to these schools might not be affordable. Be glad that you got accepted in the College of Engineering and Science college at UMN and it is instate tuition for you. It is a wonderful school for the cost. Don’t let being denied admission to the PSEO program 2 years ago color your perception. Hopefully other students (I’m a parent) will chime in why they like or love the school. Either way having UMN as your “safety” school is a lot more than many other students have.</p>
<p>I’m a parent too, sorry. But I think you should know that UMN is one of the most underrated universities in general public opinion. Especially CSE is THE place to be. My daughter didn’t choose UMN. But she’s a double major and followed the music program that felt ‘right’ for her. UMN is considerably better than the school she is at for her 2nd major, math. We investigated that thoroughly. Do you follow rankings? In USNews, UMN math grad school is tied with UPenn and above Duke. So rankings are a bit sillyI know, but I can say unreservedly that UMN math dept is absolutely top-notch. The undergrad program they have put together there is amazing. They have a whole slew of world class professors. Some people prefer the private school atmosphere and others really enjoy the state school environs. That is personal preference. But don’t devalue UMN because of what happened to you in 10th grade. I’m hoping my HS junior will like it enough to choose it. I don’t know what majors you have in mind. You should spend time poking around in depts and talking with people there to see how it feels. I’m pretty sure that other depts in CSE are just as good as math. I love it there anyway just because I love Twin Cities and the UMN campus. I hope you find the right school.</p>
<p>Thank you for the responses, I am intending to major in either math or computer engineering (indicated math on all apps). I know that I’m most likely going to be denied by all of the ivy’s and other top schools (I do not believe my high school has sent anyone to an ivy in the last five years) but I took the chance anyways. If it comes down to it I will most likely be attending the CSE, but I just have a feeling I will show up somewhat discontent instead of excited as I would to my first choice. And I asked the question originally posted to hopefully provide me with a more positive outlook on attending. Thank you both for trying to help.</p>
<p>Repre07, I am going to share a secret that happy people know…attitude is everything. If you go into anything with a positive attitude, most of the time you will get positive results. If you go into anything with a negative attitude, 100% of the time your results will be negative. I applaud you for trying to find “positive” things about UMN (there are many) to try to shift your attitude but it already sounds like no matter what you will not be happy there. If that is the case, look at other schools in MN for your safety schools, and a few OOS ones too in case you are not accepted at the reach schools you applied to. S1 is at UMN, but S2 chose Alabama which would be an option for you as you are eligible for a full tuition scholarship. Either way put out more applications so you can have a choice and if you go to UMN you won’t feel you “settled” and will have a positive attitude and consequently a positive outcome. Good luck!!!</p>
<p>Also, don’t forget you have reciprocity with UW-Madison. They have an excellent math program and engineering program, and the cost would be the same as if you went to UMN (minus any scholarships UMN might have give you.)</p>
<p>I don’t understand your list of reaches given your intended major.</p>
<p>If you end up at the UofM, you will have a better experience if you apply yourself and approach things with a positive attitude (that’s a guarantee). Sunk costs are not relevant to this decision.</p>
<p>You should have the same first-year coursework for both computer engineering and math. If you have AP credit and plan to take more advanced courses, post here and we can help you figure out what to take (or talk to an advisor).</p>
<p><a href=“http://cse.umn.edu/prod/groups/cse/@pub/@cse/documents/content/cse_content_388847.pdf[/url]”>http://cse.umn.edu/prod/groups/cse/@pub/@cse/documents/content/cse_content_388847.pdf</a></p>
<p>I have quite a bit of college credit I believe.</p>
<p>AP:
Euro - 4
US History
Calc BC - 5
Physics B - 4
Statistics - 5</p>
<p>IB:
Psychology HL
Biology HL
Chem HL</p>
<p>College in the Schools:
Writing 1301w - A
1001w Literature
Microeconomics - A
Multicultural Perspectives</p>
<p>You can decide whether to take the math credit or not - I probably would - and then add on Phys 1301W, CSci 1113 first semester. If you decide on the UofM, you’ll talk to an advisor before registration.</p>