Should I apply to U of A?

riverbirch
Wed, 01 Oct 2014 22:20:13 +0000

Yes, you should apply to UA so you can at least compare it to other schools. You are almost guaranteed acceptance in Michigan’s engineering program, the median ACT score is 32 I believe. Michigan’s engineering program is far superior to State’s and costs to attend are virtually identical. Michigan just had a career fair with over 300 companies represented http://benson.eecs.umich.edu. I think the students in Alabama’s engineering program would probably have similar stats to Michigan’s with the scholarships they are offering but I doubt you would see near the companies at their job fair. I believe they are working on this but that is going to take some time so probably easier to land a job if you go to Michigan, or at least have better choices.
What’s with the PSAT in Michigan being looked at as just a practice test?? Happened at my son’s school too.
I doubt UA would subsidize travel costs as they seem to have no problem attracting quality students with their scholarships. Free tuition for 4 years makes it worth it for you to put it on your list of schools to visit:)