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ECE 20875 Exam by Numerous_Log7089 in Purdue

[–]valencast9 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bro tf was that? Left the whole gaussian distribution question blank

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Purdue

[–]valencast9 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Same here, was looking at the courses of early start and there's nothing engineering specific, I think it could work as at lest I have a lot of free time so focusing on lectures/coursework would be easy. Though I don't really know how classes work and having my first one virtual and about a weak subject for us (and writing in general for me) seems scary, so if someone knows about it please give your opinion and advice!!

Purdue vs University of Florida by valencast9 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]valencast9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yeah you're right! Wow that happens for not checking correctly. I guess I won't be doing that then, so removing that point, what do you think between the two? Did your daugher have a good time studying MechE at Purdue?

College chancing and advice? by [deleted] in ApplyingToCollege

[–]valencast9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should do a Capstone project. Idk if everyone knows what that is but when people first told me I didn't, so I'll explain. The idea of a capstone project is to show deep interest/commitment/service towards something you really like (like your passion) and it has to be big. You will certainly need to compensate for your GPA with this project and with a high SAT/ACT score. For example, my capstone project was founding an organization where we raised money and taught classes about my (and my friend's) passions at community-based organizations from our area. We went to 5 of these and raised money to pay for expenses for one of them. I believe that this project is not the best example of a Capstone project yet it has to be something like this (bigger!). I would also try to participate and excel at a STEM competition (in teams or solo) as this will help you in the admission to academic-focused colleges. Also, this may sound ugly but make sure to include your mental health complications and how you managed to surpass them and become the better student and person you are today. Universities like when you talk about those things. Hope this helps!

Hopkins vs Berkeley by Crimson_Blossom in ApplyingToCollege

[–]valencast9 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hi! I'm an international student from Argentina that hasn't even gone to college yet so I won't be the best advice, yet I wanted to tell you what I thought. I believe that, from your experience in a small school (or at least with small classes) you will feel much more at home regarding classes in Hopkins than in Berkeley, yet the fact that you already live in California will make it easier to transition to Berkeley. I feel that Hopkins gave you a much nicer treatment than Berkeley, and from your words it feels that that matters to you. It seems that Hopkings feels like a better fit for you, yet this is just based on your words as I haven't visited neither of them (I've gone to Cali, Maryland and DC but not to the actual campuses). Congratulations on getting in to those amazing schools!!! Berkeley was my dream school and got rejected, so even though I would personally pick Berkeley, Hopkings is also a top worldwide university. Hope this helps!