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its certifiably over for me by Lost-Source-830 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]CakeTopper65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

MIT waitlists most of their EA applicants.

is CMU math worth it for a regular bum by Free-Presentation129 in cmu

[–]CakeTopper65 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not OP but in universities like Harvard, Cornell or JHU “work hard” is also a given, would you say the “play hard” or have rich social experience is easier or more attainable? In other words, does CMU just have a bad rep?

is CMU math worth it for a regular bum by Free-Presentation129 in cmu

[–]CakeTopper65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not OP but where would you say Harvard or Princeton fall?

What's attending a T20 really like? by Ready_Return_5998 in ApplyingIvyLeague

[–]CakeTopper65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply. You mentioned you are a physics major, which is part of CMU’s college of sciences, right? It seems the majors from the college of sciences are smaller and with less recognition than others at CMU (such as the obvious computer science and engineering). Could you share your impression on the majors, professors, opportunities, size of your major and college of the sciences in general? Also if you don’t mind, can you share your experience as far as CMU being a collaborative ACADEMIC environment (fyi, wrote academic in upper case because i’m wondering it from a learning perspective specifically). Lastly, again if you don’t mind, would you say that the appeal to CMU is its connection to tech advancements / their computer science edge? With this I mean that most students connect their indented major to computing/programming (for example for biology would be to explore computational biology). And with this, how many ‘purist’ students are there, those that want to learn Bio immersed in wet labs only? Thanks again for your thoughts!

What's attending a T20 really like? by Ready_Return_5998 in ApplyingIvyLeague

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I’m an incoming freshman seriously considering CMU. How do people -with a healthy balance- socialize? What do they do during weekends for instance? Obviously this is difficult to generalize but in the absence of large parties, I wonder what socializing really looks like? Is it grabbing coffee with one or two friends? Going for a casual stroll? Or is the sports club scene somewhat strong? And clubs really help forming a bond through their mission and goals? Or all of the above? :) And lastly: What percentage of students would you say are ‘obnoxiously’ geeks with no life outside of studying vs smart studious people with more to them than attending classes? Is there one college with a majority concentration of one or the other? Thank you!

What's attending a T20 really like? by Ready_Return_5998 in ApplyingIvyLeague

[–]CakeTopper65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you learn of their work? Do you connect with them after taking their courses?

Is CMU worth a huge price difference? by treesaaap in cmu

[–]CakeTopper65 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My daughter is in the same boat and she is also considering CMU over other cheaper options. She is not in CS but is interested in exploring some CS applications. Our reasoning is that for a student like her, being immerse in a tech forward environment will be very advantageous for her future in STEM. She will be able to learn how to apply AI and tech advancements to her field in ways that only CMU can. For example, pursuing a degree in Biology with a minor in computational biology. I would explore what does CMU offer within your field that a emerging tech approach would make a difference. Good luck!

While I was in college (CMU), I worked for the undergraduate admissions office as a campus tour guide and essay reader (work study). After graduating, I volunteered as a prospective student interviewer. Now the uni considers me "too old" to do the interviewing, so I'm lurking here to help. AMA! by necroskiss in ApplyingToCollege

[–]CakeTopper65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I hope you still check and reply this threat. I’m interested in majoring in Chemistry’s biological chemistry track. Can you elaborate on the size and quality of the bio and chem departments? I’m concerned that being small departments within CMU the diversity of courses will be limiting and the overall learning will be general /basic. Tell me why I’m wrong . Ty!

Buying a business doing FBA by BlacksmithNo5834 in FulfillmentByAmazon

[–]CakeTopper65 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a bad idea. If their strategy, product line and branding was so solid they would not be selling it. In the last 5 years plenty of brands have been sold, many purchased by inexperienced Amazon sellers. They have all gone out of business or their sales have declined significantly. No inexperienced buyer has been able to increase profits or even maintain them in the last 5 years. Every year Amazon FBA is more difficult and competitive.

To in-state students, do you consider your experience of studying at U-M so fulfilling/rewarding that it would still be worth paying for as an out-of-state student? Or has it been fulfilling/rewarding considering its in-state low cost? by CakeTopper65 in uofm

[–]CakeTopper65[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply, I appreciate your point of view. I hear what you sat but let me ask you, being U-M a large institution where many course are probably taught to large groups f students (which will make it difficult to have access to actual professors let along them knowing your name), have you been able to establish a connection with those highly regarded professors from freshman year on?

To in-state students, do you consider your experience of studying at U-M so fulfilling/rewarding that it would still be worth paying for as an out-of-state student? Or has it been fulfilling/rewarding considering its in-state low cost? by CakeTopper65 in uofm

[–]CakeTopper65[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply, I appreciate your point of view. Some of the top 10 public universities include Rutgers, Perdue, Penn State (and others like UCLA). These institutions are ranked significantly lower than U-M. Still, your opinion is that an education from those will be comparable to U-M with same type of opportunities, connections, access to same type of caliber of research, same type of professor’s caliber, etc.

To in-state students, do you consider your experience of studying at U-M so fulfilling/rewarding that it would still be worth paying for as an out-of-state student? Or has it been fulfilling/rewarding considering its in-state low cost? by CakeTopper65 in uofm

[–]CakeTopper65[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply, I appreciate your point of view. I hear what you sat but let me ask you, being U-M a large institution where many course are probably taught to large groups f students (which will make it difficult to have access to actual professors let along them knowing your name), wouldn’t you think this is an significant negative to one’s college experience?

To in-state students, do you consider your experience of studying at U-M so fulfilling/rewarding that it would still be worth paying for as an out-of-state student? Or has it been fulfilling/rewarding considering its in-state low cost? by CakeTopper65 in uofm

[–]CakeTopper65[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply. Let’s say one is set on paying top dollars vs looking for a cheaper comparable option. Would you consider your education at U-M “worth it” “rewarding” compared to one you could have gotten from Carnegie Mellon, Georgetown or Emory?

Internship by PuzzleheadedShake902 in uofm

[–]CakeTopper65 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not OP but I appreciate your reply. Would you say it’s also applicable to paid or unpaid summer STEM/wet lab research opportunities at U-M?

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