UCSD vs Cal Poly SLO vs UCLA

susanle
Thu, 22 Mar 2018 02:24:54 +0000

Son graduated from CalPoly in mechanical, Daughter at Calpoly in Industrial. Both parents engineers, attended different schools – It isn’t possible to get a mechanical engineering degree from CalPoly in two years, but three years is possible if you take most of your General Education credits on-line during the summer months, come in with two quarters of AP credit, overload to 19 credits each quarter and not miss a class sequence. It is very difficult to take six or seven engineering/math classes in a 10 week quarter, and comprehend the material. Its not just about getting the grade, its about comprehending the material so you can successfully master the next class. . CalPoly will give you maximum credit for AP and IB classes.

CalPoly provides an excellent comprehensive engineering education without a cut-throat environment. It’s degrees are respected by employers and other universities.

Can’t talk about UCSB, I know nothing about that school.

Carefully consider why you are trying to complete your undergrad so quickly. The immense opportunities at both colleges should be experienced – build a car, a satellite or a complex SCADA system for an intercollegiate competition, four years so you can get three interships, allow time to take an out of major class.

You will likely live 87 years and work for 45 years. Another year mastering critical material will serve your future live and career.