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The school has a strong engineering program.

You have to know what you are getting in to. The quarter system means you are taking 6 classes + labs in a Semester instead of 4 (in other places) . It is very intense. It is great for students who want to double majors or have minors. But it means you need to have a strong background from a College prep private school or from a school like Bronx Science.

It's a lot of work. There is no way around this. However, it is worth it.

wpi was my top choice for colleges, and it lived up to all of my expectations. i have made amazing friends and taken some pretty awesome, engaging classes. overall, a great college experience.

i've met two distinct groups of people here: mega-nerds and people who really just want to graduate with a good salary. wpi has really great facilities, but their professors are pretty hit-or-miss. the seven week terms make everything extremely fast-paced both academically and amongst extracurriculars.

I absolutely love how helpful and friendly everyone is. I feel like I will really fit in if I decide to attend. It will be really worth it if I make it in.

WPI is a great school in terms of academics. Everyone here is really smart and there's always somewhere to go if you need extra help. However, Worcester is not a college town so there isn't much to do on weekends (during the day).

Be prepared to do a lot of work. The classes are harder here than at another school for some reason. Their are always people willing to help you.

WPI has a very beautiful campus. The teachers are very helpful and care about the students. The courses are not easy but there are plenty of places where one can receive help.

This is a world class school, but with this being said it comes at a world class price with an expected world class wealth of knowledge. You're making an excellent choice in this school and it can and will set you up for the life. There are many resources like tutoring and office hours that can ensure your success here.