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Pheww, first college interview is over

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PowerMacG5

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Well, I just had my first college interview (MIT), and I think it went well. He told me what to expect if I am fortunate to go there, he told me of his experiences, and various other topics. From how he explains it, I think I would be very happy at MIT. Now the hard part come's up, getting accepted. I applied Early, so that improves my chances from my local area. I am also applying to Columbia (School of Engineering and Applied Sciences), RPI, Carnegie-Mellon (School of Engineering, School of Computer Science, School of Science), Cornell, University of Maryland - College Park, SUNY Binghamton, and SUNY Stony Brook. Wish me luck.
 
Originally posted by: TheBoyBlunder
College...interview?

I never had one. *shrug*
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The only one I had was for my President's Scholarship. Heck, Miss. State sent me a scholarship offer along with an application 😉
 
Originally posted by: hdeck
Originally posted by: TheBoyBlunder
College...interview?

I never had one. *shrug*
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me neither. us public school kids just miss out on everything🙁
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I'm in public high school. The college interviews are optional, and not all colleges have them.
 
You know, your UNDERGRAD education won't differ much if you go to a lower-tier or regional school... but hey, it's your (or rather, your parents') money. 🙂
 
Originally posted by: CTho9305
<- glad he didn't get in to MIT. CMU is way better 😉.
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Just like how Windows ME is better than Windows 98? 🙂

<- glad he got into MIT and currently attending
 
Originally posted by: mugsywwiii
You know, your UNDERGRAD education won't differ much if you go to a lower-tier or regional school... but hey, it's your (or rather, your parents') money. 🙂
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hmmm, really? explain please.


KraziKid, goodluck with the other interviews.
 
Originally posted by: LordSnailz
Originally posted by: mugsywwiii
You know, your UNDERGRAD education won't differ much if you go to a lower-tier or regional school... but hey, it's your (or rather, your parents') money. 🙂
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hmmm, really? explain please.


KraziKid, goodluck with the other interviews.
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Your regular gen ed classes don't really matter, they don't really affect your core classes. It doesn't matter if you take them at a local community college or a prestigious University like MIT. You get the same credit for them, you just pay more at MIT.
 
Originally posted by: cashman
Originally posted by: LordSnailz
Originally posted by: mugsywwiii
You know, your UNDERGRAD education won't differ much if you go to a lower-tier or regional school... but hey, it's your (or rather, your parents') money. 🙂
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hmmm, really? explain please.


KraziKid, goodluck with the other interviews.
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Your regular gen ed classes don't really matter, they don't really affect your core classes. It doesn't matter if you take them at a local community college or a prestigious University like MIT. You get the same credit for them, you just pay more at MIT.
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so if they're all the same, you would be just as likely to go take the CC courses even if the MIT courses were free right?
 
I thought the same thing when I left my interview, but then I didn't get in, early or regular admission. Don't get your hopes up. Being in public school (unless it's one of the best in the nation) will really hold you back.
Just FYI I go to NYU now. I did get into CMU however.
 
Originally posted by: whaleskinrug
you should have applied to CalTech
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LOL. I would, but my parents will not let me go to california. Plus, at CalTech there is Dr. Goodstein (if you have ever taken a HS physics class, he makes video's for them. They are great 😛).

Originally posted by: maziwanka
dude, columbia all the way!
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That's my second choice. As far as I know, I am the only one applying from my school to the engineering school, so I may have a shot

Originally posted by: LordSnailz
Originally posted by: mugsywwiii
You know, your UNDERGRAD education won't differ much if you go to a lower-tier or regional school... but hey, it's your (or rather, your parents') money. 🙂
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hmmm, really? explain please.


KraziKid, goodluck with the other interviews.
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Thanks. And I agree with you. From the schools I have visited, the core engineering classes seem to be better at the higher end schools. I sat through a few classes at SUNY Stony Brook (my friend goes there), and it just didn't feel the same as when I sat through a class at RPI.

Originally posted by: Legendary
I thought the same thing when I left my interview, but then I didn't get in, early or regular admission. Don't get your hopes up. Being in public school (unless it's one of the best in the nation) will really hold you back.
Just FYI I go to NYU now. I did get into CMU however.
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Well, as I said, NYU isn't really the school for me. And I know public school's aren't the best, but mine (Oceanside High School), is supposedly considered good. Believe me, I tried to convince my parents to send me to private school, but they wouldn't budge.
 
Originally posted by: KraziKid
Originally posted by: hdeck
Originally posted by: TheBoyBlunder
College...interview?

I never had one. *shrug*
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me neither. us public school kids just miss out on everything🙁
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I'm in public high school. The college interviews are optional, and not all colleges have them.
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public university...not highschool.
 
Originally posted by: hdeck
Originally posted by: KraziKid
Originally posted by: hdeck
Originally posted by: TheBoyBlunder
College...interview?

I never had one. *shrug*
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me neither. us public school kids just miss out on everything🙁
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I'm in public high school. The college interviews are optional, and not all colleges have them.
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public university...not highschool.
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Ahh, I see. 😀
 
I thought about CMU, and MIT to a lesser degree, but I wanted more variety on campus than MIT had to offer (yah! concrete . . and more concrete!! and some nerds! (not that I am not a nerd myself, but it is nice to at least be around non-nerds for some of the time)).

I visited CMU, though, and it seems to steeped in fraternities and alchohol for my likings.

So I am applying early to Rice. Loved the campus. I mean, the campus is absolutely fantastic! except in August, and I won't be there in August. I've heard conflicting things about its rankings, but usually I hear it ranked with or above Carnegie, though of course its below MIT. Its got a good compromise for greek life, the college system, where one doesn't have to be in a fraternity to enjoy life there.

They also just built a few new dorms and a new nano-tech building (sounds cool . . ) and they are pretty small, and from what I've heard its easy for even freshmen to get involved in projects like the solar car and research things along those same lines. Its across fromt he Houston Medical Center, where a large portion of the Human Genome Project is happening. My uncle lives there, has a PhD. in CompSci from Rice, and works on the HG project. cool stuff.


All in all, I liked it more than MIT or CMU, but that could just be me. Anyone else looking at Rice? I just interviewed there last weekend, and it went well.
 
Originally posted by: LordMorpheus
I thought about CMU, and MIT to a lesser degree, but I wanted more variety on campus than MIT had to offer (yah! concrete . . and more concrete!! and some nerds! (not that I am not a nerd myself, but it is nice to at least be around non-nerds for some of the time)).

I visited CMU, though, and it seems to steeped in fraternities and alchohol for my likings.

So I am applying early to Rice. Loved the campus. I mean, the campus is absolutely fantastic! except in August, and I won't be there in August. I've heard conflicting things about its rankings, but usually I hear it ranked with or above Carnegie, though of course its below MIT. Its got a good compromise for greek life, the college system, where one doesn't have to be in a fraternity to enjoy life there.

They also just built a few new dorms and a new nano-tech building (sounds cool . . ) and they are pretty small, and from what I've heard its easy for even freshmen to get involved in projects like the solar car and research things along those same lines. Its across fromt he Houston Medical Center, where a large portion of the Human Genome Project is happening. My uncle lives there, has a PhD. in CompSci from Rice, and works on the HG project. cool stuff.


All in all, I liked it more than MIT or CMU, but that could just be me. Anyone else looking at Rice? I just interviewed there last weekend, and it went well.
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I never even looked at rice. Well, I see your point about variety, but according to my interviewer, there are some things to do, but you will have so much work ,the only thing you should really do is go to lectures. He said he was on the swimming team at one point, but with all the work he had to leave. Now, I don't mind working, so I guess less things to do doesn't really bother me.
 
What are your academic stats? What are you interested in studying? (I'm currently in SEAS at Columbia)
 
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