Is FIRST becoming more Pedestrian on college apps?

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Originally Posted by ksafin

I was kind of spitballing with some numbers, but to my understanding WPI has a pretty huge percentage of FIRSTers

As a FRC Amumnus, and WPI student, let me throw some info around to try to dispell the roumors:

Yes, there are a lot of FIRST alums at WPI, specifically in the Robotics Engineering (RBE) program. It might have something to do with the fact that WPI is the only accredited RBE program in existence...
Also, WPI markets to FIRST, specifically FRC. You know that FRC 190 team that keeps popping up? There is a lot of marketing going on there. The WPI District, Battlecry, etc? More marketing. WPI wants FIRSTers, and markets itself to them, so it makes sense that there are quite a few FIRSTers at WPI.

Once you get to college, remember that FRC is not your life anymore (or at least it doesn't have to be). Don't be afraid to try new things, and branch away from the things you swear by in high school