RankingsThere are many list we can find on the net, but here are the three which provides the most comprehensive ranking of engineering schools in US:
Here is Bố's suggestions list, based on tuition, rankings, and distance.
- Virginia Tech. VA - Rank 27th. Tuition $7,880. Distance 213 miles.
- University of Maryland, College Park. MD - Rank 17th. Tuition $17,244. Distance 11 miles.
- Carnegie Mellon University. PA - Rank 6th. Tuition $53,660. Distance 184 miles.
- Pennsylvania State University, University Park. PA - Rank 23rd. Tuition $27,364. Distance 137 miles.
- University of Pennsylvania. PA - Rank 27th. Tuition $24,000. Distance 126 miles.
- University of Virginia. VA - Rank 37th. Tuition $9,961. Distance 96 miles.
Bảo's picks:
- Virginia Tech. VA - Rank 27th. Tuition $14,629. Distance 213 miles.
- Carnegie Mellon University. PA - Rank 6th. Tuition $53,660. Distance 184 miles.
- University of Maryland, College Park. MD - Rank 17th. Tuition $17,244. Distance 11 miles.
- James Madison. VA - Ranked one of the best 1st-Year-Experience among 22 others. The school is ranked 22nd by Kiplinger. Tuition $15,050. Distance 125 miles.
- George Mason. VA - Rank 173th. However if comparing with other non-medical department schools, the research money into engineering school puts George Mason to the 13th. Tuition $7,824/semester. Distance 17 miles.
Mẹ's picks
- Virginia Tech. VA - Rank 27th. Tuition $14,629. Distance 213 miles.
- Georgia Tech, GA - College of Engineering is ranked 4th. Tuition $36,540. Distance 637 miles; $200/RT airfare.
- University of Maryland, College Park. MD - Rank 17th. Tuition $17,244. Distance 11 miles.
- James Madison. VA - Ranked one of the best 1st-Year-Experience among 22 others. The school is ranked 22nd by Kiplinger. Tuition $15,050. Distance 125 miles.
- George Mason. VA - Rank 173th. However if comparing with other non-medical department schools, the research money into engineering school puts George Mason to the 13th. Tuition $7,824/semester. Distance 17 miles.
SAT/ACTUS News & World Report also has few articles on the topic how to prepare for SAT/ACT. Here is a good suggestion on learning vocabulary:
Want to make it entertaining? Lauren Pinheiro, a junior at Presentation High School in San Jose, Calif., crafted silly pickup lines using unusual words and shared them in a Facebook group. Examples: "Please don't reject me; I'm not that resilient"; "Girl, being that hot just ain't equitable." Another article on how to improve SAT Critical Reading score. Other students also share their secrets on how to improve SAT CR score, so read the all suggestions, pick one that you like & stick with it. On eHow, there is also an article on this topic, and I think that it's practical. The bottom line is: practice, practice & practice some more.
Online Practices
Vocabulary
- Go to Merriam & Webster & sign up for Word of the Day & have a word email to you each day
- Go to Dictionary.com & sign up for Word of the Day & have another one mailed to you each day.
For this to work, make sure you check your emails.
Essays
You can also find good essays on the web, however they are not as selective as in printed materials:
SAT scores of several universities in US:
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Admission ApplicationsSome of universities uses Common Application thus filling out applications & submitting essays are easier; take advantage of this, write your essays early and re-write them often.
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- Fee $50
- Application deadline: January 15
- Notified on: April 1
- Check list
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- Fee $55
- Application Deadline: January 20
- Notified before: April 1
- Request that an official copy of your current high school transcript and completed School Counselor and Teacher recommendation forms be sent directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
- Request that all official standardized test scores be sent to the University of Maryland, College Park by the Educational Testing Service (SAT I code for Maryland is 5814) or the ACT Program (ACT code for Maryland is 1746). Standardized test scores provided by the high school are not considered official.
- Complete and submit two essays (from list). Each essay should be no more than 300 words.
- Check list
- Apply online
- Request to send transcript (where???)
- Request to send SAT/ACT scores (where???, school code?)
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James Madison University - Done
- Fee $50
- Application deadline: January 15
- Application decisions mailed: early April
- Personal statement: no particular topic, less than 500 words.
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Penn State University - Done
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Georgia Tech - Done
- Fee $65
- Application deadline: January 15
- Notified on: March 15
- Self-reported transcript
- Personal statement/respond to one of the following topics:
- Please expand on an aspect(s) of your academic or extra-curricular background that you feel is especially important to you and that will help us get to know you.
- Georgia Tech is proud to draw students from around the United States and countries throughout the world. This unique compilation of academic interests, personal backgrounds, and various life experiences creates an exciting and inspiring educational mix. Given your personal background, what would you hope to learn and contribute through becoming part of this sort of campus community?
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North Carolina State University - Done
- Fee $70
- Application deadline: February 1
- Out of state tuition & fees: $26,828
- Notified on: March 30
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Rutgers - Accepted
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Christopher Newport University - Done
- Fee: $45
- Official high school transcript. Give the Secondary School Report Form to your guidance office to include with your transcript.
- An essay or personal statement of approximately 250 - 500 words on the topic of your choice.
- Optional - A personal recommendation, preferably from a teacher in a core subject
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