Worcester Polytechnic Institute or WPI, is not nearly as popular to Voorheesvillians as our beloved RPI, but might be a good fit for many of our students. Most students major in engineering, science, math or computer science. Robotics, fire prevention/ protection and game design are majors that are fairly new and likely to get very popular in a hurry.
WPI has a unique 4 quarter system where students take just 3 classes at a time for just 7 weeks. Even engineering majors are encouraged to study abroad for a quarter or more. Even more unique is their non-punitive grading system. There are no D’s or F’s here. If you don’t earn a C or better, it disappears from your record.
There are 3400 undergrads, 75% of whom are male. Academics here are rigorous but Forbes Magazine lists WPI as the 9th best college in the country to attend if you want to get rich!
WPI - a good alternative to RPI and close by. It may not have the reputation of the Troy school, but the program on the undergraduate level is sound. That whole are of central Massachusetts has a lot to offer as evidenced by the colleges you are visiting. Keep it up. The blog has brought technology to the Guidance Department.
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