Community college to a top math/science school

ipam45
Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:58:48 +0000

That’s a great question.

although i’m no expert and not studying anything related to Math or physics right now, my dad was an engineering professor so throughout the years i have became quite familiar with the Tech programs at few of these schools.

I first want to state my opinion that RPI and RIT at not at the same level, maybe in some concentrations, but RPI is more prestigious in general.

NC state is a great school and a few of my friends go there, the big difference would probably come down to class size and the level of professor that they are able to attract, even instructors at a undergrad level. i have found out that it’s pretty important for a school to be able to get great teachers. and RPI or WPI will have somewhat of an edge over NC state. their level of research should not differ too much. funding depends on so many different variables that it’s hard to tell. and specially in a very specific program.

since you are already set on what to study and they are fairly broad topics, you should look at each individual program and how other people react to them. RPI might be better overall, but NC state could have an awesome Math Department.

if you are a good student, you have a very good shot at NC State, and another one i would recommend, since you said you are local of the NC area would probably be VA Tech.

I would say that classes will be hard and i think that you are probably personally over qualified for CC, i think you are a good student but just didn’t “apply” (i hate that word) yourself in HS.

if you get rejected fro NC state, i would still try to move up, maybe apply to App State, i know you want to go to a better school but i think that if something goes wrong, it would be nice to have a stepping stone, better than staying in CC.

most school will only transfer 60 credits. some university look down on CC credits so they might be a half credit for every cc credit or 2/3.

it depends on what credits they take and don’t take. they can say that a class you take does not meet their standard and you wouldn’t get any credit.

and your financial aid depends on your family situation, but i know that a private school usually give out more aid.

but good luck to you and i hope i helped you a bit.