<p>Oh, I don’t know that anyone would consider a liberal arts college as an alternative to MIT. I was struck, however, by the difference in tone between the Academic Guide for Undergraduates and their Advisors of the physics department at MIT</p>
<p>[MIT</a> - Academic Guide: 1. UNDERGRADUATES AND THEIR ADVISORS](<a href=“Advising resources | MIT Registrar”>Advising resources | MIT Registrar)</p>
<p>and the earlier linked course 6 guidelines. I just thought the Physics Department sounded friendly and helpful, and the EE department, well, harsh. The responses from the EE alums have pretty much confirmed those impressions. Thanks! This was useful!</p>