Chances of getting into the University of South Carolina?
U of SC in Columbia is my number one choice right now but I don't find out my decision until mid March. I applied Early Action but was deferred to the regular decisions date. I plan on majoring in International Business. My scores are a little above average: 1570 SAT (570 math 490 reading 510 writing) 22 ACT (25 English 23 Math 22 Science) I am involved in about 7 clubs and organizations and sports throughout high school with some leadership roles. I have a cumulative GPA of 3.875, I am out-of-state (from FL), fluent in 3 languages while learning a 4th, I'm a minority (latino), and a first generation college student. I've been accepted to Auburn University and University of Alabama. I really want to attend USC but don't know how my chances are looking... What are my chances of getting into the University of South Carolina?
Choosing a good college in Indiana?
If you're in Marion county, check out IUPUI in Indy. Choose Ivy tech as a SECOND choice - only if you don't get into IUPUI. No one respects a degree from Ivy Tech - I should know, I used to teach at one of the branches. It's fine if you have no other choice, or if you plan to transfer to a four year school, but I wouldn't make it your first choice. IUPUI will give you a much better education, make you more attractive to employers, and is a state school so you may qualify for in-state tuition. Also, if you want to later transfer to Bloomington, it'll be really easy - you can just do an inter-campus transfer. Finally, with IUPUI, you have the IU med school right there if you want to go beyond a bachelor's in something medical related. I'm editing to add that IUPUI is a great starter school for someone with a questionable high school record. Give it a shot, you might get in.
Does the name or of your college matter?
After you graduate from college and go to apply for jobs, does what school you go to really matter? I know people say it doesn't, but I have a hard time believing that. The three schools I am considering are Auburn, UCF (university of central florida), and FGCU (florida gulf coast university). I like the fact that FGCU is small, however I feel like going to a bigger more well-known school like Auburn or UCF will help me in the future with jobs. For example, if I was hiring somebody and I got two identical applicants but one went to Auburn and the other went to FGCU, I would be more drawn to the Auburn grad. So I was just wondering if the name really does matter. Looking for any info that will help me make my college decision!
Among UTA, Cal state university Fresno and Auburn University, which is the best one for MS in electrical engineering?
A2A! Generally, it is advised, you must check the curriculum of each of these university's official program links. If you like the curriculum, program subjects, Professors, current research. I'm sure you would be the best person to decide which is good. However, the below are the few facts of each of the university, which may help you to decide which one would be the best choice for you. UT Arlington is the Largest School: (39,740 Total Students)Cal State-Fresno is the Most Difficult to Get In: (59.4% Acceptance Rate)Cal State-Fresno Offers the Cheapest Out-of-State Tuition: ($17,459)Cal State-Fresno Provides the Best Freshmen Financial Aid: (79% of Eligible Freshmen Receive Aid)Auburn Students Graduate the Most in 6 Years: (68% Graduation Rate)UT Arlington Students Earn the Most Salary Post-Graduation: ($48,000 Median Salary)Auburn Has the Smallest Class Sizes: (17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio) Ref : Startclass.
I have a child considering a biology degree at Auburn or Florida State. The issue is, she is in state at Florida State and out of state at Auburn, which means Auburn is three times the cost. Is Auburn worth it?
Mostly positive reviews on StudentAdvisor for Auburn: http://www.studentadvisor.com/sc...Here's the scoop: don't be too put off by the sticker price of out of state or private colleges. Apply for financial aid (meaning have her fill out the FAFSA) and send the report to both schools. See what kind of financial aid package or merit scholarships Auburn offers her before ruling them out on the price tag alone. Also as a female STEM (science technology engineering math) student she should be hunting up some outside scholarships - lots of great opps out there for women who want to peruse science.If you haven't visited either campus yet, by all means go if you can! A lot of students have it in their head that X school is their dream school from viewbooks and websites before they take a tour. It's pretty common for students to realize that they just can't actually see themselves happy there after a campus trip....or realizing that a school they were on the fence about is actually a good fit.
If you had a choice, would you rather go to the University of Arkansas or the University of Michigan?
This question is ridiculous. The University of Michigan is leagues better than the University of Arkansas in almost every single way for almost every single major. US News and Report ranks Michigan at #28 overall, #4 in public universities, #3 in business programs, and #9 in engineering. Arkansas is ranked #133 overall, #63 in public universities, N/A in business, and #99 in engineering. Some answers have stated that Arkansas’s agriculture program is good - but are you planning on majoring in agriculture?The University of Michigan is a world-class research institution. I’ve never even heard of the University of Arkansas except in college football. Guess what: Michigan is much better than Arkansas in college football as well! Michigan this season is undefeated so far and ranked #7; Arkansas is unranked after losing to TCU and Texas A&M. There’s still a long way to go, but I’d venture a guess that Michigan ends up higher ranked than Arkansas by the end of the season.Michigan’s better education, prestige, and connections directly translates into better salary. According to Payscale[1], the average Arkansas graduate makes a 49.1K starting salary and 92.3K mid-career salary. In comparison, the average Michigan graduate makes a 59.3K starting salary and 104.6K mid-career salary. In other words, although Michigan may have a higher tuition assuming you’re out-of-state, you will directly see the benefits by pocketing an additional 10K every year on average for your entire 30+ year career.I wasn’t planning on writing an answer to this question. It does not bring me joy to insult an academic institution by pointing out their flaws. However, I’m very disappointed in the people answering “Arkansas” with weak justifications such as their “beautiful Southern girls” - do you even know if the question asker is a straight man? It’s OK to have pride in your institution, but to knowingly steer the question asker to a subpar institution and potentially sabotage the rest of their life is just embarrassing on your behalf.Footnotes[1] Best Universities and Colleges
Why did Russell Wilson transfer from NC State to Wisconsin?
Wilson left NCSU's football team to pursue a pro baseball career. He struggled as a single-A infielder in the Rockies farm system. He decided he had a deeper love for, and at least an equal shot of playing pro in, football. He wanted to go to a winning program, and as others mention, it was between Auburn and Wisconsin. He chose Wisconsin because they typically run a pro-style offense (meaning the QB lines up directly under center as opposed to in the shotgun). Auburn, and to an extent NCSU, sets up more with the QB in the shotgun (about 3-4 yards behind the center). NFL scouts look for QBs with success running pro style offenses because that's what is typically run in the pros. For examples, look to Cam Newton, who critics ripped on because he always worked out of the shotgun and college; they challenged his ability to make the transition to lining up under center. Then look at Andrew Luck. Luck played a lot of pro style offense in college and the scouts graded him highly. It turns out Cam Newton has had a great first year, but he got knocked for the formation his college team used. Wilson, already knowing height would be an issue with pro scouts, didn't want to give the scouts another reason to doubt his ability to transition to the pros, so he picked the winning program with the style of offense pro scouts prefer. You could also argue "fit" with coaches/players/etc, but I think that's PC stuff for the most part. Wilson wanted to play for the program that best showcased his skills and gave him the best chance of lining him up to play in the NFL.
I am a fresh graduate. My dad desperately wants me to attend college courses in the fall, and have me pay for it. I’m not ready for more school right now. What should I do?
I’d have a heart-to-heart with your dad. If you have a close relationship, he needs to really hear your perspective. Couch things in terms of how you respect him and his opinion and the value of education…yadda, yadda…BUTYou’re not ready.I really commend you for being self-aware to know your own limitations. The fact that you understand where you’re at emotionally and financially is mature and responsible especially if you’re not getting any help paying for college.I’m a college professor and I respect the fact that you’re taking the investment of so much money and time seriously. Yes, go to college. Definitely. It is actually worth it. But shop around. With so many options available and scholarships and grants to take advantage of, it would be stupid to go now unprepared.From a parent’s perspective, I know the urgency that he feels but if your family isn’t going to support you, you have to want it. The best thing IMHO is to get out of the house. Show your parents that you don’t wanna mess around and party and throw away a big opportunity (like many new college students do). Take a gap year. Do some research and find a place overseas where you can learn more about yourself and help others in the process. Get a job while you’re there on a temporary work visa. Grow up and get your priorities straight. Have a plan so that when you do go to college, you’ll make the most of a critical time in life.Good luck!