<p>@Sombre: I’m glad you asked. Both schools gave me plenty of FA, so the decision came down to a liberal arts degree vs. an engineering degree as well as the name and reputation of the school and how much I felt “at home”. I did not originally plan on pursuing engineering, I was planning to major in math/CS/econ. But things turned out unexpectedly and I made it into CU. Though CU does not offer math/CS, I feel more at home at CU.</p>
<p>CU only offers engineering majors (and also art/architecture) so I will probably be majoring in EE.</p>
<p>Economics actually is not as volatile a subject we think it is. Politicians make it look like it changes a lot. The basic principles of economics are based on psychological principles which are in turn based on biology, so the basic principles of economics such as action axiom are relatively constant. But how those principles translate to explaining the market is usually what economists disagree over so much. It is different from physics, where the basic principles are not well-known and physicists are still trying to explain the basic principles in terms of even more basic principles. </p>
<p>However it is important I distinguish positive economics from normative economics. In positive economics, the basic principles are usually mathematical axioms backed by “common sense”. In normative economics, there are no basic principles and people usually disagree over the fundamentals. Positive economics is naturally more mathematical in nature, such as game theory and firm behavior.</p>
<p>Math is a good field anyday. Pure math/pure physics/pure CS is arguably the most difficult major out there. With math you can do anything really…</p>
<p>Yes, I will be doing BE in either Computer Science or Computer Engineering. Vandy offers both in the Engineering School. So I will probably taste both and see which one I like more…</p>
<p>Well hello everyone, reviving quite an old thread. </p>
<p>I am currently doing my CIE AS Levels in Maths, Physics and Chemistry, and would like to go to a community college or university in the us, right after I’m done with the as if that’s possible. I took 7 subjects in o’levels, and scored 4 A*s and 3As if that matters. I’m almost a newb when it comes to credits, gpa, application to colleges/unis, so would really appreciate any help regarding these. </p>
<p>So the thing is I know that it isn’t a great idea to go for a cc or university in the us without completing A2, but can it be done? I was thinking about something like going to a cc for a two-year program, and then transfer to a university for a 4-year one. Is this legible on an F-1 visa? I’m not from a very rich family so the high tution fees in most unis really baffled me up, this is why I’m actually looking into community colleges first.</p>
<p>Transferring as an international student from one college to another while requiring financial aid is very difficult. Better to just apply directly to the 4-year schools and hope for the best.</p>
<p>I’d say, start your application and keep up with your A2s. I think its much easier that way. Like someone said before me, transferring is uber hard for internationals, specially if you need a ton of aid.</p>
<p>CommonApp question, Counselor asked me that what they mean by CUMULATIVE GPA? I’m from a BANGLA meduim school and i’ve enrolled there at 11th. I’m in 12th this year, so my hsc result will not be available during the admission process.
anyone there…help me out.</p>
<p>Classes and communication in general function differently in the United States…after all, communication is cultural. I recommend buying a book like this one to better prepare yourself for your journey to the U.S.: [Excuse</a> Me, Can you Repeat That?](<a href=“http://www.ExcuseMeCanYouRepeatThat.com%5DExcuse”>http://www.ExcuseMeCanYouRepeatThat.com) Many international students in the U.S. are reading this guide book to review important strategies to make communicating in the U.S. easier and more successful.</p>
<p>Cumulative GPA=Average of all 4 years of high school. Since you’re in 11th grade, your Cumulative GPA=average of 9th, 10th and 11th grade. Are you graded on a 4.0 scale or a percentage scale? (not familiar with Bangladeshi system)</p>
<p>thanks for help. I’m in 12th. In a bangla medium high school, during the Senior year two tests are taken. I’ve taken them both and Transcripts are available. Then students get prepared for Higher Secondary exam. But schools DO NOT count Cumulative GPAs, rather they emphasis on lower secondary exam taken on 10TH and Higher secondary exam taken on 12TH. So please anyone tell me which school forms(common app) should i send to college…</p>