Respectable Aerospace Engineering Non-Ivy Schools.

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around identifying well-respected non-Ivy League schools for Aerospace Engineering, particularly for students who may not meet the admission criteria of top-tier institutions. Participants share their experiences and suggest various universities based on reputation and personal insights.

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  • Exploratory
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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a desire to switch from Mechanical Engineering to Aerospace Engineering and seeks recommendations for reputable non-Ivy schools.
  • Another participant recommends the University of Washington, citing its good reputation in Aeronautics & Astronautics and connections to Boeing.
  • A suggestion is made to consider the University of Texas at Austin, noted for its rigorous program and high selectivity.
  • Participants discuss their unique admission experiences, including one who was homeschooled and attended community college, and another who has a GPA of 3.4 with AP classes and good standardized test scores.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the value of certain non-Ivy schools for Aerospace Engineering, but there is no consensus on a definitive list of schools, as multiple suggestions are offered and personal experiences vary.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the subjective nature of school reputation and the varying admission criteria across institutions. Participants' personal experiences may not reflect broader trends or outcomes.

Who May Find This Useful

Students considering a major in Aerospace Engineering who are looking for reputable programs outside of Ivy League schools, as well as those interested in personal admission experiences and advice.

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I was going to attend University of Cinncinatti for ME. But now I think I want to change my major to Aerospace Engineering. I recently found out that their AE program wasn't particularly "good".

With my High School stats, I'm definitely not getting accepted to the top aerospace Engineering schools like MIT, Ga Tech,etc..

What are some well respected Non-ivy Schools for Aerospace Engineering. I know Ohio State is really good, so I might apply their. Any more?

Thanks
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My alma mater, University of Washington, has a good reputation for Aeronautics & Astronautics. They have lots of ties to Boeing - a local company here.

http://www.aa.washington.edu/
 
Thanks!
I've never really paid attention to UW.
 
Might also try the University of Texas at Austin. We're a friendly bunch, and our program will work you till you drop. It's a fairly selective school since it's ranked top ten in the country, but don't give up - I got in.
 
Angry Citizen said:
Might also try the University of Texas at Austin. We're a friendly bunch, and our program will work you till you drop. It's a fairly selective school since it's ranked top ten in the country, but don't give up - I got in.

Thanks! What was your G.P.A for admission?
 
Well, my situation was pretty unique. I had no GPA from high school (I was homeschooled), and I went to community college for two years. The first college I had something like a 3.89, in liberal arts and pre-calculus classes. The second I wound up with about a 3.3, but I also had two letters of recommendation to back me up.
 
Well I have a 3.4 with Fairly good amount of AP classes and Good SAT/ACT

Any more schools?
Thanks
 

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