Good Technology Oriented Schools for A Mediocre Student?

seattle_mom
Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:43:52 +0000

It would be worthwhile for you to try some extracurricular activities related to game design and programming, just to get an idea if this is really something you want to pursue. You’ll also be a more compelling candidate.

There are many, many schools to study computer programming (computer science). A smaller number also offer gaming. You can start your college search by thinking about whether you want a big or small school, urban or rural, how much money is available to pay for your education… all the same things anyone would do. Most state schools should offer these majors. Liberal arts colleges may not be as strong in engineering, if they offer computer science.

If you find yourself gravitating to technical schools, MIT and Caltech are not your only options. Rensselaer, Harvey Mudd, Worcester Polytechnic, Stevens, Rose-Hulman, Georgia Tech, New Mexico, Colorado School of Mines, Digipen… there are lots of alternatives.

Good luck with your search!