5 year dual degree versus 4 year joint major

lkf725
Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:14:28 +0000

I don’t know for sure, but I can tell you that everybody I know who wanted to go to grad school was able to do so with a 4-year BS. Maybe finances will be a determining factor for you.

You could inquire at a couple of grad schools as to the relative value of the two routes. Of course, anybody you ask at the NYU/Stevens program will favor the 3+2 program so ask the question outside of that program.

To Salve: I’m sure they are good, but one disadvantage is that you will not take any actual engineering classes until your 4th year, which is pretty late to find out if you don’t like engineering. Also, you might not want to leave your friends for your “senior” year.