Help me to choose an Aeronautical Engineering School Please

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around selecting an aeronautical engineering school, with the original poster seeking advice on various institutions they have been accepted to. The scope includes personal preferences, financial considerations, and geographical factors influencing the decision.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • The original poster is considering multiple schools, including Imperial College London, UCLA, Georgia Tech, Purdue, University of Illinois, UC Davis, UC San Diego, and University of Virginia.
  • One participant suggests that University of Illinois and Purdue are exceptional engineering schools, while also noting that Georgia Tech is highly regarded.
  • Another participant emphasizes the importance of the scholarship offered by UC Davis, recommending it if finances are a concern.
  • Concerns about geographical location are raised, with one participant mentioning that Atlanta is perceived as a boring city, despite the academic reputation of Georgia Tech.
  • A question is posed regarding the reputation and appeal of UCLA in the context of the other options.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing opinions on which schools are preferable, with no consensus reached on the best choice. Financial considerations and geographical preferences are acknowledged as important factors, but opinions vary on their weight in the decision-making process.

Contextual Notes

Participants have varying levels of knowledge about the UK school options, which may influence their recommendations. The discussion does not resolve the complexities of personal preference versus academic reputation.

Who May Find This Useful

High school students considering aeronautical engineering programs, individuals interested in college selection processes, and those evaluating the importance of scholarships and location in their educational choices.

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Help me to choose an Aeronautical Engineering School Please!

Hello everyone!

I am currently on my final year in high school and I am trying to choose between colleges which accepted me to study aeronautical engineering.
I will be glad if you can advise me. My choices are Imperial College London in UK; UCLA, Georgia Tech, Purdue, Illinois at Urbana, UC Davis( with scholarship), UC San Diego and University of Virginia.

I really need opinions on this subject! Thank you!
 
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Having no knowledge about the UK school, I would heavily lean towards the University of Illinois or Purdue; both are exceptional engineering schools. Georgia Tech is even above both of schools, though. It seems that you have a lot of options - are finances a problem? Does geographical location matter?
 
I'd go to Davis if that is the only place you have a scholarship.
 
samnorris93 said:
Having no knowledge about the UK school, I would heavily lean towards the University of Illinois or Purdue; both are exceptional engineering schools. Georgia Tech is even above both of schools, though. It seems that you have a lot of options - are finances a problem? Does geographical location matter?



Everybody says that Atlanta is a boring city even if academics is the most important factor for me location is crucial too.

What about UCLA?
 

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