Massachusetts Institute of Technology...how is it?

Question

OK, I am in high school, and looking for college. I am interested in the Computer Science Field. I figured MIT was one of the best choices. So does anybody know anything about it/currently take classes there. -OR- Does anyone have any other suggestions for a good technical college. If you have a suggestion, please make sure that it is an urban college.



Thanks for any answers given, everybody!!!!!!!

Answer 1

MIT is an excellent school, with very demanding entrance requirements. (It would not be unusual for the typical freshman to have 800 on a math SAT and in the 700's or higher on the verbal and written) Whether for computer science, your specific area of interest, or for science, math, engineering, management, or even the humanities, MIT offers a world-renowned course of study.

The work is difficult, and you may be thrust into a class where you are suddenly in the bottom half instead of the top 1%. The things you learn at MIT are general enough that they can typically be applied even decades later.

The Boston area is a great place to be a student, as there are *SO MANY* colleges and universities (and, consequently, students) there. It is a fascinating place to spend a few years, and the public transportation is good. (DRIVING and PARKING are NOT! :-) but you CAN certainly develop your assertive driving skills there!)

I would encourage a visit if you are close enough, otherwise, at least apply and see what happens! :-)

Good question, pickles! :-)

(other good choices- Cal-tech, RPI, Carnegie-Mellon)

Answer 2

MIT will be very challenging and competitive and you will have to work very hard there. There are many other worthwhile universities that offer good programs in computer science - just apply to other top schools and also some less competitive schools so that you know you'll get in somewhere.

If you are good enough to get into MIT, you should go to MIT (unless you also get into another top school as well and prefer that other school). If you are not good enough to get into MIT, go to the best school you can get into.

Answer 3

i would go to collegeboard.com and try to look some up and my friends dad went to M.I.T and he says its very hard to get in and you have to be very smart on the subject so i hope this is the most information i can give u see ya!