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I've been accepted to the following schools in Carnegie Mellon: Carnegie Institute of Technology and School of Computer Science. I am also 'very likely' to be admitted to Cornell's College of Engineering. I'm interested in studying computer science and/or computer engineering and/or physics. CMU ranks above Cornell, but Cornell appeals to me a lot more for some reason. Anyway, I plan on visiting the campuses before I make my final decision, but I'd like to know what you people think: CMU or Cornell for engineering?

By Texas137 (Texas137) on Friday, March 21, 2003 - 08:47 pm: Edit

I want to know this too! Esp., if you go to Carnegie Mellon, what's the difference btwn. studying computer science at CIT or at the School of CS?

By Cornellian07 (Cornellian07) on Saturday, March 22, 2003 - 01:56 pm: Edit

That is one hell of a tough decision. Carnegie Mellon has a world renowned comp sci program. But then again, CORNELL IS THE BEST!!! I dunno. I would take Cornell. But then again, I may be a tiny bit biased for some odd reason.

By Oddys4 (Oddys4) on Saturday, March 22, 2003 - 04:20 pm: Edit

there's no computer science at CIT

it's electrical and computer engineering - 2 very different majors.

By Cru (Cru) on Saturday, March 22, 2003 - 11:13 pm: Edit

wow...
That would be a very tough decision...
I personally like Cornell...
But the carnegie program is definitely superb.
Any financial aid?

By Lhomme (Lhomme) on Tuesday, March 25, 2003 - 08:11 pm: Edit

Take a tour of each and then decide. Both have excellent programs so its really what envirnment you feel most comfortable in. If money is a concern, see what each school will offer.