Schools Respectable Aerospace Engineering Non-Ivy Schools.

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The discussion centers on a student's consideration of changing their major from Mechanical Engineering to Aerospace Engineering at the University of Cincinnati, which is perceived to have a subpar aerospace program. The student seeks recommendations for well-respected non-Ivy League schools for Aerospace Engineering, mentioning Ohio State as a potential option. Participants in the thread suggest the University of Washington, known for its strong Aeronautics & Astronautics program and connections to Boeing, and the University of Texas at Austin, which is highly ranked but selective. The conversation also touches on admission experiences, with one contributor sharing their unique background of being homeschooled and attending community college, highlighting the importance of GPA and letters of recommendation. The student expresses gratitude and continues to seek additional school recommendations.
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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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