<p>The example by Gator88NE really is about the only way to consider 3+2 programs. Namely, the LAC degree is relatively unrelated to the engineering degree. I do not understand why somebody would take 5 years to get one degree in physics (or chemistry or math) and another degree in engineering. Pick physics or engineering, but not both, and finish in 4 years.</p>
<p>Also, partnerships which are geographically close to one another, like Emory and GT, sound like the best way to go – not, say, Ohio Wesleyan and Cal Tech.</p>