Penn M&T vs. CMU SCS

Much2learn
Thu, 02 Apr 2015 02:55:28 +0000

Carnegie Mellon and Penn are both great schools. You have a very high class problem.

For a social perspective, Penn tends to attract students who are sociable. They call themselves “the social ivy” and that tends to attract sociable students and becomes self-perpetuating. There is a work-hard, play-hard mentality. They want to get a great education, and they also want to be happy, and enjoy their four years at Penn.

Penn also tends to attract students who have diverse interests. Students are afforded a significant amount of flexibility to take classes in any school, apply to dual degree programs, double majors, minors, study abroad programs, and various scholar programs. Penn provides especially great opportunities for students who are high-functioning or talented across a range of subjects to explore those talents.

Regarding research assistantships, at Penn you may apply for research assistantships in your school or other schools and students often have assistantships for professors in other schools, if they have an interest in a particular subject.