Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
“Do your research.Aerospace Engineering
Do your research. Make sure you explore all areas of a school, even things that don't seem important will matter later. Make sure you concider location/climate, size, surrounding area, # of students, new facilities, etc... College can be a very exciting and fruitful time, or your worst nightmare. You can always transfer if you need to, but its best to do 4+ years at an institution to fully benifit from what the school has to offer.
view full review→Mar 07 2005
Alumnus Male -- Class 2000
Rate this comment:
Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful
Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful
“RPI is a poolQuite BrightAerospace Engineering
RPI is a pool of vast educational resources, but you will fight tooth & nail to get them.In a "tough love" sort of manner, RPI teaches people to be stronger, independent, and self reliant. You'll recieve first rate training in overcoming bureacracy, navigating paperwork, and fighting apathy.
view full review→Jan 13 2003
4th Year Male -- Class 2002
Education Quality: A+, Individual Value: F
Rate this comment:
Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful
Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful
Recommended: Cost of College Increasing Faster Than Inflation
“RPI may look good, but looks can beQuite BrightAerospace Engineering
RPI may look good, but looks can be deceiving. I really only know one or two people who actually like it here. The people here don't socialize. There are no girls. What girls there are, are infected with RIBS (ratio induced bitch syndrome). This truly does exist. Kids for cliques that are very isolated. Everyone splits up and goes to party at a certain fraternity/sorority and for the most part don't recognize others at the school. I am pledging Theta Xi Fraternity, and honestly its the only thing thats keeping me here right now. If you don't go greek at RPI, you are a loser basically. I'm not saying its a bad thing, because its a lot of fun. It's hard work and makes you think you can do anything, but RPI in general is depressing. I've never really been depressed in my life until now. I'm an Aeronautical Eng. major and right now I just want to quit and Join the Air Force to be a fighter pilot, damn their vision requirements. Oh well, I'll give it another shot next semester...
view full review→Apr 25 2002
1st Year Male -- Class 2005
University Resource Use/ spending: A, Scholastic Success: D-
Rate this comment:
Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful
Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful
- #1 Top Nuclear Engineering
- #2 Top Mechanical Engineering School Ranking in New York
- #2 Top Chemical Engineering School Ranking in New York
- #2 Top Computer Engineering School Ranking in New York
- #5 Top Physics School Ranking in New York
- #6 Top Computer Science School Ranking in New York
- #8 Top Architecture School Ranking in New York
- #13 Top Math School Ranking in New York
- #13 Top Aerospace Engineering
- #14 Top Industrial Operations Engineering
- #16 Top Psychology School Ranking in New York
Rankings RPI appears in
Similar Colleges by Safety
StudentsReview Advice!
• What is a good school?• Statistical Significance
• How to choose a Major
• How to choose your Career
• What you make of it?
• How Ivy League Admissions works
• On the Student/Faculty Ratio
• FAFSA: Who is a Parent?
• FAFSA: Parent Contribution
• FAFSA: Dream out of reach
• College Financial Planning
• Survive College and Graduate
• Sniffing Out Commuter Schools
• Preparing for College: A HS Roadmap
• Talking to Your Parents about College.
• Is a top college worth it?
• Why is college hard?
• Why Kids Aren't Happy in Traditional Schools
• Essential College Tips
Ah, college. Considered by many to be the time of a young person's lif... more→
• Cost of College Increasing Faster Than Inflation• For parents filling out the FAFSA and PROFILE (from a veteran paper slinger)Just so you know, filling out these forms is a lot more than penciling... more→
• How to choose the right college?My name is Esteban Correa. I am currently a second year INTERNATIONAL ... more→
• Create The Right Career Habits NowGetting ahead in your career can be easier if you make the choice to b... more→
• Senior Year (Tips and experience)
It's the end of junior year and everyone is anticipating the arrival o... more→
• Informational Overload! What Should I Look For in a College or University?We are in an instant information age, where you can find almost anythi... more→
• Personality Type and College ChoicePersonality type is something very important to consider when deciding... more→
• A Free Application is a Good Application As a senior finishing her scholastic year, I feel that it is my duty ... more→
• College Academic Survival Guide
The leap from high school to college academics is not an insignificant... more→
• Getting Involved: The Key to College HappinessAs a tour guide, the absolute, most frequently asked question I got wa... more→
• Choose a Path, Not a MajorUnless you're one of the fortunate souls who's already found their cal... more→
• The Scoop on State SchoolsA recent college graduate, I vividly remember touring campuses as a
p... more→
• The Purpose of a Higher Education
You are one of the millions of people this year applying for admission... more→
• The Importance of Choosing the Right College Major (2012)One of the most important academic choices you'll make while in colleg... more→
• How to choose a college majorI was not sure what college major to choose. When you are in your late... more→
• How to guarantee your acceptance to many collegesAre your grades are not what you think they should be from high school... more→
• Nailing the College Application Process
College applications seem to always be put on top of students procrast... more→
• What to do for a Successful InterviewInterviews seem to become more commonplace in every facet of life as o... more→
• I Don't Know Where to Start (General College Advice)Preparing for college is a difficult time for every student and it?s o... more→
• Attitude and Dress Code for an Interview (General College Advice) An interview is something we all have to go through when we get a job... more→
• Starting College (General College Advice)
College is a huge milestone in your life. You?ve seen the castle like ... more→
• Boston Apartment lease: Watch out!Are you a student and about to sign the very first lease in your li... more→
When thinking about their choices for colleges, many students and pare... more→
There are 166 Comments
Sort By: [Date] [Major] [Rating]