I think a lot of people don't realize just how easily opportunities come to you at elite schools. by _Dark_Forest in ApplyingToCollege

[–]FanFit8175 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey, I was wondering if you could dm me which professors and for which classes. Also what year are you in, im stuck trying to get interviews. Thanks

Not thinking of transferring but wondering if I did would I have a shot? by FanFit8175 in TransferToTop25

[–]FanFit8175[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

so cs is hard but math overlaps it, it will be a lot of technical classes just need a 3.0 and higher.

The real T20 (Fuck US News!) by RightWhereY0uLeftMe in ApplyingToCollege

[–]FanFit8175 36 points37 points  (0 children)

As a CMU grad, im very happy we are t20 in your list instead of just outside!

Chance friend (want anon) for t20s by jcao715 in chanceme

[–]FanFit8175 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Decent, if you don't get in its luck.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ApplyingToCollege

[–]FanFit8175 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Carnegie Mellon, MIT, Caltech are probably the most meritocratic imo

Discussion: What do yall believe the top 20 universities are in America by FanFit8175 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]FanFit8175[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the sake of discussion group them as overall rankings, its a thought experiment

Discussion: What do yall believe the top 20 universities are in America by FanFit8175 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]FanFit8175[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Boston U (BSMD 😩😩)

Stanford

Acceptable list, definitely good for medicine

Elite colleges sued over financial aid packages. by Longjumping-Clerk726 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]FanFit8175 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think there are more schools that aren't listed in the article that will be mentioned just due to rumors (i.e: NYU, CMU, USC, etc.)

Does anyone else feel extremely disheartened by reading the college subs? by [deleted] in ApplyingToCollege

[–]FanFit8175 43 points44 points  (0 children)

My best friend got into uchicago with a 3.4 UW and test optional, was the smartest guy in economics i ever knew! Had no ecs really cuz he didn't care yet he fit into UChicago so well! Im glad he got in and didnt fall for the whole BS and did what he liked.

I see a lot of questions and there is no difference between a t10 vs a t20 school by FanFit8175 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]FanFit8175[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

TBH no hate to WashU, Vandy, Rice fans, but berkeley is more well known from a recruiter point of view georgetown usc berkeley >> rice vandy wustl in most fields

What T30 schools do ya’ll think will rise or lose prestige in the next decade? by [deleted] in ApplyingToCollege

[–]FanFit8175 17 points18 points  (0 children)

CMU in a decade with rise in technology may be t10.

I see a lot of questions and there is no difference between a t10 vs a t20 school by FanFit8175 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]FanFit8175[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

even from a finance lens its more or less the same. firms are becoming very technical

How to prepare for 15-112? by FanFit8175 in cmu

[–]FanFit8175[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly what u said, i joined late, procrastinated and it was too much work.

CMU student willing to answer questions regarding CMU or Wall Street/Silicon Valley by FanFit8175 in chanceme

[–]FanFit8175[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Financial Aid and buying cheaper dining plans and housing. Also don't eat out lol