RPI is a great engineering school with the prefect combo of old and new. The campus has a nice feeling and the students and very helpful. Amazing education paired with a great campus, student body, and a good surrounding town.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Before you apply you'll want to make sure you visit the campus and get a feel for things. When I visited other schools I knew from the moment I stepped on campus if it was right for me or not.
Be involved in extracurriculars and sports, try to get leadership positions to put on your application. That doesn't mean join stuff just for the hell of it though. Find something you like to do and excel at it.
Grades are important - don't let them slip in your junior and senior year.
If you want to be a student athlete, get your application and videos in as soon as you can. I made the mistake of applying to play on a team after I was accepted - bad move.
See if your school is involved in one of RPI's medal or scholarship programs. Also, check out the ROTC programs on campus if you're interested in the military at all.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Very rigorous classes, but nothing you couldn't handle. Make sure to make time for studying.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Kind of small depending on where you live. The freshman five all seem like a typical college dorm. Barton is newer and has air conditioning. BarH is closer to the athletic fields and furthest from the academic buildings, but not by much.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Food's pretty good. There's dining halls everywhere and even in the bottom of some residence halls.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
There are loads of clubs, sports, and activities happening on campus. Troy also has fun stuff to do - I would ask an upperclassman about though. It's also a short bus ride to Albany.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There's so much to do that everyone can find something to enjoy.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There is greek life but it isn't crazy.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Near Troy so I'm a little skeptical but they have all those blue boxes around campus and you can call them to walk you home as well.
RPI is a great engineering school with the prefect combo of old and new. The campus has a nice feeling and the students and very helpful. Amazing education paired with a great campus, student body, and a good surrounding town.
Before you apply you'll want to make sure you visit the campus and get a feel for things. When I visited other schools I knew from the moment I stepped on campus if it was right for me or not. Be involved in extracurriculars and sports, try to get leadership positions to put on your application. That doesn't mean join stuff just for the hell of it though. Find something you like to do and excel at it. Grades are important - don't let them slip in your junior and senior year. If you want to be a student athlete, get your application and videos in as soon as you can. I made the mistake of applying to play on a team after I was accepted - bad move. See if your school is involved in one of RPI's medal or scholarship programs. Also, check out the ROTC programs on campus if you're interested in the military at all.
Very rigorous classes, but nothing you couldn't handle. Make sure to make time for studying.
Kind of small depending on where you live. The freshman five all seem like a typical college dorm. Barton is newer and has air conditioning. BarH is closer to the athletic fields and furthest from the academic buildings, but not by much.
Food's pretty good. There's dining halls everywhere and even in the bottom of some residence halls.
There are loads of clubs, sports, and activities happening on campus. Troy also has fun stuff to do - I would ask an upperclassman about though. It's also a short bus ride to Albany.
There's so much to do that everyone can find something to enjoy.
There is greek life but it isn't crazy.
Near Troy so I'm a little skeptical but they have all those blue boxes around campus and you can call them to walk you home as well.