Carnegie Mellon vs. Penn State

Longhaul
Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:06:46 +0000

Apply to both and make the decision in the spring.

Strict $ and Academics – Penn State with “caution” of know thyself and seek out tutoring help.

As a PA resident, I believe the “value” of Penn State varies. It is sink or swim environment for an 18 year old – sooo many good distractions from your studies that it is easy to not manage academic time well. Juggling housing and all red tape can be overwhelming. Honors College at Penn State is quite different – cuts out housing issues and red tape for some scheduling.

I’m a parent – I’d encourage my kid to go to Penn State satellite campus for 2 years instead of Main Campus if the kid didn’t get into Schreyer.