My College List: Suggestions/Comments?

AEDerik
Sun, 21 Feb 2010 14:54:50 +0000

Hello, I am currently a junior in high school and have recently been trying to narrow my field of colleges. I live in a very small, rural town (40 students in my class). I’m very flexible when it comes to environment, so that’s not a big factor on my selections. I really enjoy sports, but a school’s athletic program won’t sway me one way or the other. The career path I am hoping to pursue is Aerospace Engineering, with a focus in space as it has always been my dream to work at NASA (or in the future, private spacecraft companies).

In no particular order:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology: Natural choice, if I get accepted I’ll find a way to go.
University of Texas at Austin
Missouri University of Science and Technology: In state, good engineering program, relatively small campus so could make an easier transition.
Purdue University
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
University of Maryland College Park

I’m not opposed to colleges on the west coast, I just grew up on a farm and the whole California lifestyle just doesn’t seem right for me. I would really appreciate any feedback, critiques of my selections, and possible additions to my list! Thanks in advance.