University of Michigan & Teaxs A&M

kydsid · 07-18-2012, 08:21 AM

^ what AlohaStyle said rings true. A&M has a tradition of ring knockers. How good that will benefit depends on where she plans to live. Obviously much better if in Texas.

I am starting a Masters at A&M and it is a good school. From what I gather on undergrad though DO NOT apply to the specific school of interest for undergrad admissions unless extremely well qualifiied. A&M's admissions to their job specific colleges are uber competitive. You are have a much better time going general admission and then switching into the college and degree of interest.

If your daughter is looking to use her Nuclear Sciences degree in the DoD in any way I would argue A&M is the better choice as it has a military tradition and cadet corps. There are a lot of A&M ring knockers in the DoD.

Personally my advice, go to a cheaper school for undergrad then transfer to A&M for Masters and beyond. Might want to look into partnerships with smaller schools too. My undergrad was at Angelo State University in West Texas. They had and still have a 3/2 with Texas Tech for EE. Save big money attending ASU for 3 years and still end up with a TT degree.

Oh and visiting A&M - I'd fly to Houston or Austin. Pretty equal in distance, a couple hour drive. A rental car will be cheaper than a flight. Plus College Station is only served by American Eagle from DFW or United ex Continental Connection from IAH in Houston, both with those god awful small turbo props or occassionally a canadair regional jet, but still small. United is sucking balls these days IMO. I'd bet flying to Hobby in Houston from Mass will be a lot cheaper, plus Hobby is an easier airport to get around than IAH.

Oh and if you do fly into Houston, let me know, plenty of Houston guys to herf with!

jjirons69 · 07-18-2012, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by kydsid

Personally my advice, go to a cheaper school for undergrad then transfer to A&M for Masters and beyond. Might want to look into partnerships with smaller schools too. My undergrad was at Angelo State University in West Texas. They had and still have a 3/2 with Texas Tech for EE. Save big money attending ASU for 3 years and still end up with a TT degree.

With costs these days, I'll really like this suggestion! Undergrad - meh, the real meat comes from the post-grad programs. Spend that money wisely.

billybarue · 07-19-2012, 02:32 PM

Nuclear Engineering = US Naval Academy

07-18-2012, 08:21 AM	#1
kydsid Ditat Deus Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Jason Location: Among the Pines Posts: 2,361 Trading: (46)	Re: University of Michigan & Teaxs A&M ^ what AlohaStyle said rings true. A&M has a tradition of ring knockers. How good that will benefit depends on where she plans to live. Obviously much better if in Texas. I am starting a Masters at A&M and it is a good school. From what I gather on undergrad though DO NOT apply to the specific school of interest for undergrad admissions unless extremely well qualifiied. A&M's admissions to their job specific colleges are uber competitive. You are have a much better time going general admission and then switching into the college and degree of interest. If your daughter is looking to use her Nuclear Sciences degree in the DoD in any way I would argue A&M is the better choice as it has a military tradition and cadet corps. There are a lot of A&M ring knockers in the DoD. Personally my advice, go to a cheaper school for undergrad then transfer to A&M for Masters and beyond. Might want to look into partnerships with smaller schools too. My undergrad was at Angelo State University in West Texas. They had and still have a 3/2 with Texas Tech for EE. Save big money attending ASU for 3 years and still end up with a TT degree. Oh and visiting A&M - I'd fly to Houston or Austin. Pretty equal in distance, a couple hour drive. A rental car will be cheaper than a flight. Plus College Station is only served by American Eagle from DFW or United ex Continental Connection from IAH in Houston, both with those god awful small turbo props or occassionally a canadair regional jet, but still small. United is sucking balls these days IMO. I'd bet flying to Hobby in Houston from Mass will be a lot cheaper, plus Hobby is an easier airport to get around than IAH. Oh and if you do fly into Houston, let me know, plenty of Houston guys to herf with! __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade Last edited by kydsid; 07-18-2012 at 08:31 AM.

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billybarue Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 226 Trading: (5)	Re: University of Michigan & Teaxs A&M Nuclear Engineering = US Naval Academy __________________ "A Nation that makes a great distinction between its scholars and its warriors will have its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools." --- Thucydides