Engineering & Physics Programs: College Guidance for High School Seniors

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The discussion centers around guidance for high school seniors seeking colleges with strong engineering and physics programs. Participants share their insights on potential universities suitable for students with varying academic records, particularly focusing on those who may not meet the criteria for top-tier institutions.

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  • Homework-related, Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about universities known for good engineering and physics programs, expressing concerns about their academic qualifications as an international student.
  • Another participant suggests several universities, including the University of Maryland-College Park, University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign, Penn State-University Park, and Purdue University, as potential options.
  • A further contribution supports Penn State-University Park, highlighting its strong physics department and emphasis on research, along with a dedicated college for engineering disciplines.
  • Another participant mentions Case Western Reserve University and Georgia Tech as additional options, although they express limited knowledge about other colleges.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the potential universities to consider, but there is no consensus on a definitive list or ranking of schools, as suggestions vary based on individual experiences and knowledge.

Contextual Notes

Participants' recommendations are based on personal insights and may not encompass all relevant factors for college admissions, such as specific program strengths, campus culture, or financial considerations.

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High school seniors interested in pursuing engineering or physics, particularly those concerned about their academic qualifications and seeking guidance on university options.

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Which colleges are well known for having good engineering, physics programs?
I'm going to be a senior in high school and I really love physics but I don't think I can get into the top notch universities like Stanford, Caltech, etc. My SAT scores aren't too good (reasoning: 1970, mathII: 700, physics: 680, I'll be taking these again) and I have a GPA of about 3.4.

Can anybody tell me about what range of universities I would be able to get into with this record?

btw, I'll be an international student

PS I'm hoping to go to a college in US or Canada
 
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Some great options would be: U of Maryland-College Park, U of Illinois-Urbana Champaign, Penn State-University Park, and Purdue University.
 
I can vouch for University Park. They have a big Physics department and are very big on Research. They also have a separate college just for engineering including almost every engineering discipline.
 
I don't know much about other colleges so I can't recommend very many, but look at Case Western Reserve University and Georgia Tech.
 

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