Cal Poly SLO or Wash U?

einnob
Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:56:02 +0000

WAIT. I thought both Cal Poly and Wash U.'s early decisions are both binding! How can you apply to both? You should definitely double check things out.

Anyway, in the summer, I was in Wash U.'s architecture program. Its very design based, and their program is very well organized and taught. Because its a 4+2 program like you said, its much more flexible and you can take classes outside of architecture. The campus is really, really beautiful and clean, so are the dorms.

Ive been to Cal Poly, but Ive only heard about their Arch. program. But from what I know, their program is pretty intense and it is one of the top in the nation. Every year, they hold these fairs for interns and jobs, and there is one especially for arch, and usually Cal Poly arch. students are pretty sought after by companies.

I am sure that Wash. U’s teaching facilities are better than Cal Poly’s, and California schools are in short of money, that might influence the classes and whatnot.
Wash. U. and Cal Poly are REALLY different, both in campus/environment and especially the program. But I think on the long run, Cal Poly is a school that is worth attending.