Class of 2008 !

[Nica F.]

I was working on my Purdue application, and wondered where the rest of the class of 2008 FIRSTers are applying.

So class of 2008, where are you applying, & what do you want to major in?

[Branden Ghena]

I've applied to the University of Michigan, Michigan Tech, and Kettering.
Because of my time in robotics, I want to major in Engineering, probably electrical or computer to be specific.

[Grant Cox]

Originally Posted by tawnos23

I've applied to the University of Michigan, Michigan Tech, and Kettering.
Because of my time in robotics, I want to major in Engineering, probably electrical or computer to be specific.

Creepy, I'm applying to those same 3. Already did Kettering and Tech, going to be submitting U of M pretty soon. Pretty focused on Michigan Tech though, I absolutely loved their campus when I went to visit.

I was going to do MIT just for the heck of it, but I have prior engagements on the only days remaining for the SAT subject tests. Oh well.

Oh and mechanical engineering. Before FIRST I was pretty set on computer programming or something, but one ThunderChicken season (and a summer internship at FANUC Robotics) later I've been convinced otherwise.

[BlondeNerd]

I'm applying to VA Tech, Duke, UVA and Cornell. Tech and Duke are my favorites. I want to do either biomedical or mechanical engineering; I haven't decided.

[efoote868]

I've been accepted to Purdue with a scholarship... so i'm probably going there

Other schools:
Rose Hulman Institute of Technology
University of Cincinnati
Marquette
Grand Valley State
Michigan State University

Looking for some type of engineering and co-op.

[Grant Cox]

I'm kinda surprised at all the people applying to Rose-Hulman. On my visit, it didn't really seem like anything too special.. felt like it'd be 4 more years at my high school. Not to mention it's this random high tech facility in the middle of farmlands what are y'alls reasoning?

[Pavan Dave]

Originally Posted by GeeForce

I'm kinda surprised at all the people applying to Rose-Hulman. On my visit, it didn't really seem like anything too special.. felt like it'd be 4 more years at my high school. Not to mention it's this random high tech facility in the middle of farmlands what are y'alls reasoning?

I love the campus and everything but at 30,000+/yr is a bit steep for me. Its a small school in the middle of nowhere with a great view pretty much everywhere. Although the social life and stuff seems boring and what not, I think it would be worth it. My mentor showed me Rose no our way to IRI and I pretty much fell in love and there are some very nice people there as well.

Apparently there have been many FIRSTers that have gone to Rose but none have started a FIRST team there, so if anybody is passing their classes and has some time on their hands, I'm pretty sure Rose is interested, and many alumni who are now in FIRST would be happy.

Pavan.

[Nica F.]

Actually, our team's previous captain now attends Rose Hulman and he absolutely loves it there. But I also think it's the type of school you could either love or hate.

Originally Posted by efoote868

I've been accepted to Purdue with a scholarship... so i'm probably going there

Thats cool you got in already. Congrats!
I am waiting for a response to come.. hopefully it comes soon! (wish me luck )

Since I didn't put any of my other college choices I'll go ahead and do it now,

UC Berkeley (The only one that would actually make me doublethink Purdue)
UC Davis
UC San Diego
Cal Poly (cant decide between San Luis Obispo and Pomona to apply)
and others that really depend on whether or not i get a response from Purdue soon.

[Grant Cox]

Got my acceptance letter from Michigan Tech today =D plus a load of merit scholarships

[Branden Ghena]

Cool, Good for you. Be sure to look into that full-ride leadership scholarship at MTU too.
The application has to be filled out and sent by mid-october.

[MaxS]

Originally Posted by Nica F.

Cal Poly (cant decide between San Luis Obispo and Pomona to apply)

Well, San Luis Obispo is a lovely location year-round. Plus, you could visit my grandparents...

[Nica F.]

Originally Posted by MaxS

Well, San Luis Obispo is a lovely location year-round. Plus, you could visit my grandparents...

Unfortunately, I decided against applying to Calpoly SLO after getting into Purdue. The grandparents visit will have to wait. lol

[Tapoore]

I'm applying at:

Cedarville University, OH (first choice)
Worcester Polytechnic
Le Tourneau University, TX

Most likely major: Mechanical Engineering

[njamietech]

Im applying to Baylor University in Waco, Texas To start pre-medical

Then i will apply to BCU (Baylor college of medicine [Not in any way related to Baylor Univeristy])

Then i will do my residency followed by specialization

hopefully this all leads to becoming a Cardiologist or a Cardiac Surgeon.

If applying to Baylor does not work out then i will accept an invatation to an honors colledge in Louisiana.

[Hiteak]

I'm applying to:

RIT for Computer Science (early decision)
WPI for Robotics