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Advantages of Computer Science program

8.3
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Academic
10.0
Accommodation
10.0
Faculty
10.0
Infrastructure
10.0
Placement
10.0
Shivansh Srivastava
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2021(Enrolled 2019)

Prestige of Ivy League, location in New York City, rigorous Computer Science program

Course Curriculum

10

Very strong overall, and extremely rigorous in the engineering school. Calculus, physics, chemistry, economics, and introductory programming are all required for first-year students. Industrial experience is provided in the special Art of Engineering course.

Exams

My scores: SAT - Math: 800/800, Reading/Writing: 740/800, Optional Essay: 20/24 SAT Math 2 Subject Test: 800/800 AP Calculus BC: 5/5 AP Calculus AB Subscore: 5/5 AP Statistics 5/5 AP United States History: 5/5 AP English Language & Composition: 5/5 AP European History: 4/5 AP Spanish Language & Culture: 4/5

Placement

10

Google, Microsoft, Apple, Facebook, Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Two Sigma. Very competitive salaries from roughly $80k-$150k

Internship

Yes - Coding4Youth (hourly rate of $20), Columbia Build Lab ($1800 fellowship per semester with Columbia Business School plus additional academic credits)

Events

Most of the off time is best spent in the city. There is not as much school spirit in within the campus.

Fees

Full tuition is $80,000 if you are not offered any need-based financial aid

Scholarship

NA

Faculty

10

Student-faculty ratio is 6:1. Professors are extremely caring and will do everything they can to help each student succeed.

Hostel

10

Mix of single and double room - students have a choice. Dorms usually cost $12,000 per year but the fees is included in tuition. You can only move off-campus into an apartment.