<p>I assume that when you say “AEP”; your talking about Applied engineering physics. As a matter of fact, I don’t think it matters if your at Cornell.</p>
<p>It’s time to ask yourself what your really want with physics: 1) practical applications in engineering or 2) pure science study and research.</p>
<p>If your interested in the second option, go with CAS. Otherwise, go with AEP.</p>
<p>I personally think you would have a lot more fun if you went to CAS than if you studied AEP. Also, the recognition for a physics degree would be great from either area but as I side earlier, certain AEP’s and CAS’s physics’ departments will train you with different focuses.</p>
<p>The only difference is that AEP will be more difficult because it involves certain rigorous engineering courses that CAS won’t require you to do.</p>
<p>I personally would choose CAS. Why?</p>
<p>1) CAS will enable you to have a great social life while AEP will eat away at a greater part of your time.
2) I think pure physics is more interesting than applied physics.
3) There are probably many more beautiful and HOT women at CAS than at the AEP program.</p>