The College Guidebook

Future-focused mechanical engineers invent tomorrow's environmentally-friendly motorized vehicles, drones, planes, spaceships, turbines, robotics, machinery, automated processes, and solar systems. The potential to build, create, and devise next-gen tools is limitless. If you want to be at the forefront of tomorrow, devise ways to rethink mechanics, or start your own company, studying mechanical engineering is a great way to begin. This college guidebook describes the ins and outs of mechanical engineering and aids students in their college admissions pursuit. Any student considering mechanical engineering as a college pursuit and career should read this book packed with admissions information! An engineering degree offers a ticket to an intriguing career, tools to invent the future, and financial opportunity. Yet, competitive admission to engineering programs remains difficult. Learn how to prepare, apply, and succeed in your quest to become a mechanical engineer with the information contained in this book. Comb through this book of tips, tools, and university profiles. Mechanical engineering's mix of science and art is the epitome of creativity and problem-solving. Combining management, engineering, and design, mechanical engineers tirelessly produce sustainable, futuristic transportation, equipment, and robotics for manufacturing, product development, corporate entities, and everyday citizens. STEAM-focused students with diverse talents will help society overcome today's unprecedented challenges. Motivated and inspired to change the future, mechanical engineers are on the front lines of hope and possibility. There is no other book like this anywhere. This valuable and informative guidebook contains everything you need to know about college admissions for your future in the innovative and immersive world of mechanical engineering. The skills you learn are transferrable to numerous other fields. With 65 university profiles, this one-of-a-kind full-color college admissions guidebook presents valuable information on internships, summer programs, testing, interviews, and scholarships, along with research, profiles, and fun facts. Inspired by my engineering-bound students, I created this book to help you pursue your passion. Present your skills and abilities to admissions committees and gain a coveted spot in your chosen profession. Produce an application that captivates decision-makers, infusing your unique talents. Look through these pages for colleges that will take you on your journey toward a future in mechanical engineering. This book was written by Dr. Rachel Winston, an award-winning author and full-time faculty member of the year. Dr. Winston has published more than two dozen books in her 35+ years as an educator. She served as a chemist, research scientist, mathematician, quality control analyst, college professor, department chair, and college counselor.