I have received my IB points score (41) and have decided to go to Colgate University.
A couple things that have swayed my opinion
- I have received assurances from international CS students at Colgate that summer research stipends is quite common, provided I show initiative and interest in a research area of interest. I will try to undertake 2 significant research experiences during the 4 years.
- Generous financial offer
- Based on your first answer (about machine learning), I will have to make sure to also major in Applied Mathematics, as they offer linear algebra, statistics, probability, Calculus and Logic. These are important mathematics fields in Machine Learning.
- Despite appearing as a heavily STEM focused student, I really do enjoy reading Russian Literature and History. Both of which I can do at Colgate.
I do plan to go on to Grad School and have figured that the undergraduate focused education at Colgate would really suit me. However, it all depends on me and whether I am able to maximise my opportunities.