Schools Which US Universities Offer Top Undergraduate Aerospace Engineering Programs?

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The discussion centers on a Canadian student preparing to apply for undergraduate aerospace engineering programs in the U.S. The student has a solid academic background, including high marks in IB subjects and preparation for the SAT. They are seeking advice on narrowing down a list of potential universities, which includes prestigious institutions like MIT and Caltech, as well as others like Cornell and Embry-Riddle.Participants emphasize the importance of researching each university's program and culture, suggesting that personal fit is crucial. Some recommend focusing on schools known for strong aerospace engineering programs, while also acknowledging that admission to top-tier schools like MIT and Caltech is highly competitive and may require exceptional academic performance.The conversation also touches on the challenges international students face in gaining admission to elite universities, with insights into average GPA and SAT scores needed for acceptance. Suggestions include considering schools closer to home and weighing the benefits of applying to both reach and safety schools. Overall, the discussion highlights the need for thorough research and strategic planning in the college application process.
  • #31
leright said:
contrary to popular belief, high school academic performance is a poor indicator of university academic performance.

SOOOOO TRUE!
 
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  • #32
jsaxton said:
Rocketboy: I'm a second-year American student at the University of Minnesota, but I have recently been contemplating finishing up my EE degree somewhere outside of the US. The University of Alberta seemed like the best fit for me, simply because it was above average academically and Alberta seems like a beautiful place. If you have any info on Canadian Engineering schools I'd love to hear it.

Alberta's a good choice... Most consider U of Alberta the 2nd best Engg. school in Canada, next to Waterloo, with Toronto closely trailing.

I've also heard of Alberta being ranked about 7th in North America... with places like MIT, Caltech, Stanford, and Waterloo ahead of it.

So there's my info (from what I've heard). I go to UAlberta and I love it. Alberta is a beautiful place, but Edmonton isn't necessarily. Remember, saying Alberta is a beautiful place is like saying a few European countries combined are beautiful. The Rockie Mountains are our biggest tourist attraction, and we have the biggest mall in the world; West Edmonton Mall :D
 
  • #33
remeber that you canalways work your way up. You can go to a decent university for some time and then look to transfer to a top university.
Just a thought
 
  • #34
Ztalin said:
I go to UAlberta and I love it. Alberta is a beautiful place, but Edmonton isn't necessarily. Remember, saying Alberta is a beautiful place is like saying a few European countries combined are beautiful. The Rockie Mountains are our biggest tourist attraction, and we have the biggest mall in the world; West Edmonton Mall :D

This is right on the money. Alberta may be a beautiful province as a whole, but the city of Edmonton is a dump. It is very far removed from the beautiful towns of Jasper and Banff and the city of Calgary.

A Calgarian's favourite jab: "You know your city is sad when its claim to fame is a stinkin' mall".

UA is a very good school though. Kicks UC's ass in most areas.
 
  • #35
to rocketboy

i'm also interested in aerospace related jobs... I'm currently studying physics in the philippines. given the chance to study in the states after physics, i'd choose caltech. they have NASA's JPL.

so what happened to your application?
 
  • #36
Wherever he is, he's probably a junior now. Look at the date on his first post in this thread. :smile:
 
  • #37
Look at his profile :
Second year mechanical engineering student at the University of Toronto.
 
  • #38
In terms of theoretical physics, UC SB is pretty good eh?
I am applying to
Brown
MIT
Caltech
Stanford
for their physics :P
 

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