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ISU is considered by some as one of the top ten engineering schools in the U.S., but its reputation may vary based on individual experiences and needs. Key factors to evaluate include the school's performance in design and programming competitions, the reputation of its faculty, graduate school placement success, the rigor of coursework, accessibility of professors, and the motivation of current EE students. Personal campus visits can provide insight into whether the environment aligns with individual preferences. Ultimately, rankings should not be the sole consideration, as they may not reflect personal academic and career goals.
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One of my options for school (EE major) is ISU. The people i have talked to say that it is one of the top ten engineering schools in the US. What about some of you guys? Does ISU really deserve all the hype that i have been hearing?
 
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Depends. What are your other options? Rankings don't really mean anything. Does the school win design/programming competitions? Do they have well known faculty? Do they have good placements in graduate school? How rigorous are the courseloads that average students take? How accessible are the professors? Have you visited the campus? If so, how motivated did the EE students seem to you? Does it seem like you will fit in at the school? Ask yourself these questions without looking at rankings. Rankings are chosen by people who may not have your needs in mind.

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