When deciding what schools I wanted to apply to, Carnegie Mellon was by far my top pick. Not only does it offer a top notch education to students from around the world, but it also offers a variety of math and technology intensive programs. Since the school is very selective of its applicants, the result is a close, tight-knit community of students who care about their education, and who hunger to know more about the world, and use their knowledge and experiences to solve real-world problems. I believe that this type of learning community would suit my learning style and provide the level of academic rigor that I want.
I chose the major of engineering because I really enjoy problem solving and critical thinking. I have always been quick to