The location and the engineering program. I always wanted to peruse engineering so that was a priority, but I also wanted to be happy. Cal poly is such a happy campus with so much around it between hikes and the beach.
Course Curriculum :
It is great. It is challenging to enough that I feel pushed, but also not too hard. The teachers always have office hours if you need help. There is a good varied amount of different types of classes so we learn a lot.
Exams :
ACT and SAT. I took the SAT first and got in 1350. Then I took the ACT and got a 33. I got a 35 in two of the categories.
Placement :
So good. I think 95% within my discipline have a job lined up before even graduating. Outside of my discipline, it is still good. Most people are offered a job before graduation and those that aren't being offered one soon after.
Internship :
There is not a specific internship provided but there are lots of opportunities provided. For example each quarter there is a career fair where many different companies come to specifically hire cal poly grads.
Events :
There is no short of events at Cal Poly. Whether it is a sports event or a diversity event there are many opportunities for the school to all come together. One big event is the soccer game against UCSB.
Fees :
Compared to many other private universities and some public universities cal poly is significantly lower.
Scholarship :
No, I have not. But there are many people that benefit from need-based aid or loans. It definitely helps a lot of people.
Examination Structure :
Exam structure really depends on the class. It is hard to compare a sociology exam with a maths exam. Some classes have scantron tests, others have worked out problems, and others have essays. Overall the exams are good.
Faculty :
So amazing. They are smart and helpful. They push us and support us. They do their best and we do our best. They are available a lot of times for office hours.
Hostel :
As a first-year everyone is forced to live on campus. After that, it is an option to stay on campus or move off-campus. Most people move off campus because there are better options. There are lots of options.
