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As above. If so, what was it?

I just want to speak with some students in upper level EE courses, I'm currently considering the switch between Mech and EE and I just want to feel out the major and get some insight.

Looking for a contact, but it's a bit tricky to find online. I remember begging friends for spare volleyballs when it all started, would like to do something for the team. Any help appreciated.

I'm specifically asking about Intro to Electrical Circuits (EE version).
The office hours for this class is just meeting up with the professor, and I don't really want to make him re-explain all of the lectures I didn't go to. I'm super behind in general and would definitely benefit from a more personalized approach to learning. Has anyone taken this class and is willing to tutor for money? (it'd be great if you've had T.A experience or something of the sort as well, but it's not a requirement for me)
DM me if so! Thanks!

Hello, I am a sophomore in QBE with a minor in Data Science who was planning on doing pre med to be a doctor, but recently I’ve been thinking about what else I could do (school has been kicking my butt so 6 and a half more years of school sounds rough). I’ve really only heard of people going into research or pre med, but I was wondering if any of y’all knew what my options were before I blindly run into pre med.

I’ve been thinking about transferring out of Mines. I’m not doing good in any of my core classes (especially Calc) and it’s really bringing me down. The semester is almost over and I feel like I can’t do anything to bring my grade up. I’ve tried going to office hours and even learning it by myself from YouTube videos.

I have brought it up to my dad, but he hates the idea of me transferring to another school. I’m just unsure on what to do.

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i haven't showed up to one my my classes for a bit because there are no tests and i am prioritizing other classes in that time, and the prof is giving me a 0 in the participation category (understandable to take a hit but not a 0 as i have been to some classes), and he stated that I am at risk of not passing the class. This hit will drop my grade into the mid 70s, so is a C- a passing grade or D-? I am a senior expected to graduate this december do I am a little bit worried I shot myself in the foot.

Hey everyone,

I’m starting my Master’s in Petroleum Engineering at Mines this Spring, and I could really use some advice! I’m an international student, and while I’m super excited, there are a lot of things on my mind that I’d love to hear your thoughts on.

First, for anyone who’s been through the program: What courses should I definitely take, and which ones would you say are better to avoid? I’m trying to make the most out of my time at Mines, so any recommendations are welcome.

Also, as an international student, what are some things I should keep in mind? Anything from navigating the workload to figuring out life in Golden. I’m covering all the costs of my program since there aren’t scholarships for non-thesis options, so if anyone has tips on financial aid (even outside of the usual loan programs), I’m all ears. I’ve got one loan approved, but I’m open to exploring other options.

On the social side, I’m also curious—what are some fun things to do around Golden? Any suggestions for getting involved or places to hang out? And speaking of that, how’s the housing situation near campus? I’ve heard mixed things, so I’m hoping for some insider tips on the best areas to live that won’t break the bank but are still convenient.

Lastly, for those who aren’t native English speakers: How was it adjusting to the academic environment and just everyday interactions? I’ve been working on my English, but it’s definitely something I’m thinking about.

Oh, and one more thing! How easy or difficult is it to land a job in the petroleum industry after graduating from this program? I’d love to hear about your experiences or advice on that too.

Looking forward to hearing from you all! Thanks so much.

Hello! I am currently a high school senior looking to apply early decision. I am incredibly stressed because my Common App personal essay is not really where I want it to be. However, nothing on the admissions page mentioned Mines’ consideration of the essay and it is not listed as required on common app itself.

So my question is, is it worth the work to get it perfect, or should I apply without the personal essay?

My stats if it changes anything are as follows: 4.0 UW 4.64 W GPA, 34 ACT, 19 AP classes (6 senior year, 9 junior year, 3 sophomore, 1 freshman, 5s on all important exams like calc and physics), I have decent extracurriculars, and one strong letter of recommendation from my physics teacher. Also everyone who’s read my supplements thought they were good and I’m planning to major in petroleum engineering. Huge thanks to anyone who took the time to read all that and maybe help me out!

I'm in community college still but my friends from high school who went into engineering studied at Mines and CU Boulder. I've been looking at their socials and they all ended up working at big companies.

I want a change in my life so I was thinking about Mines and Boulder. I know that the admissions requires good grades but my first year in CC I didn't study so I was placed on probation. I have a 3.02 and worked hard to bring up those grades.

Right now I can't afford either of those 2 colleges. I was thinking of either doing CSU Pueblo or UCCS as they are both closer and cheaper. In Colorado Springs people really respect Mines and Boulder engineering, I just wish I had the grades & money to get into either.

Considering both for mechanical engineering -

would love some opinions. Thanks!

I need to add a HASS 400 class to my schedule which is already a little packed so I'm thinking of taking an online class. If anyone has taken an online class at Mines, what was it like? Was it worth it? I'd love to hear, especially if it was a HASS class.

Hello! I'm a North Carolina senior and recently submitted my application to Mines for Mechanical Engineering. Mines is near the top of my list of schools since I love snowboarding and the mountains, but I will need scholarships to go there. Could anyone estimate if I'll get any scholarships with my stats?

I have a 4.625 W GPA and a 3.98 UW, 35 act superscore, and a total of 14 APs. I've gotten 4's and 5's on all AP exams, with 5's on all of the STEM-focused ones. I'm taking Calculus 3 at NCSU this semester and possibly Applied Diff EQ's next semester, but my extracurriculars are not good. I pretty much only have had a part-time job for 2 years and have done other very small stuff like school clubs and volunteering. I know that extracurriculars are a big part of scholarships so I'm worried about that. Thanks!

I applied to Colorado School of Mines over the free days but I accidentally applied for regular decision. Is there any way I can change that?

Hi, I am a freshman here at Mines and I don't know how I feel about it. I feel stuffed with work and I feel like there is absolutely zero social life, I am getting the urge to transfer out. Im worried for the future when im living away from campus with even less social life. I know engineering is hard but I think being lonely makes it even harder. Does anyone else feel this way? Does anyone have any advice if they've felt this way too? Is transferring even a feasible idea? Thanks!

Currently an EE junior and I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve had a project here at Mines. Outside of labs, all we ever do is class, homework, test, repeat. Is this how college engineering is supposed to be? I know there’s senior design, but other than that, I feel like you can’t practice the creative part of engineering, which is arguably the most important part, at Mines.

So, as a freshman, assuming I don’t get a summer internship, what could I do that might help my career or that I could put on a resume?

I’m a neurodivergent and very hideous looking male looking to do Engineering at Mines.

How is the inclusivity at Mines? I’ve never really fit in socially in my life and have always been bullied for my appearance. I want to make sure I can be accepted for who I am and lead a normal college life.

Thank you and I really hope to consider Mines

I was accepted for a conditional transfer for next fall semester. The board wants to see the completion of calculus 2 and physics one.

This semester, I took a bunch of really tough courses (Discrete Structures, Calc 2, Physics 1, networking, etc).

However, in the last 6 weeks, my life long cousin and friend tragically took her life. It’s been extremely difficult to lock into my classes, and I withdrew from calc 2 and discrete structures. There are now two ‘Ws’ on my transcript as a result.

I’m wondering if this will affect my chances of acceptance. I plan on retrying next semester when I’m in a better spot mentally. Can anyone give some advice?

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Hello! Does anyone know if Orgo at mines takes the ACS standard final or exams for ochem 2?

I'm a recent grad from NY, currently doing an internship here. I studied geology and just did field camp this past summer. I love hiking and looking at the rocks trying to make observations and interpretations but also just noticing and appreciating cool features. But my knowledge and experience is limited and there are always plenty of things that I can't identify or don't know how to interpret.

If there are any geology students who, like me, are constantly getting distracted by the rocks during a hike, please reach out!

So, I failed the recent physics exam, but I don’t know where to go to help with that. Ofc, I’m working on the revisions, but I still need to lessen the actual content. It’s now the weekend, so no Professor has office hours, and apparently physics I doesn’t have any practice problems I can do besides the webwork hw. What can I do?

I want to go to Mines but I don't think I have the academic record for it. What would be the better option? I was looking at Boulder's engineering college and thought they be easier but they are again asking for too much. Their 25th/75th percentile is a 3.97/4.42 for the GPA and its 1360/1550 for the SAT. I looked at Mines and it was similar so not gonna happen for me.

I was looking at CSU Fort Collins but they said their minimum is a 3.00 average. Is CSU Fort Collins as good as Mines?

I am an international student from India. I recently got an admit for MS in CS at School of Mines. However, I did not get any financial aid. As the fee is so expensive, will I have opportunities like internships or TA jobs to recover the fee? How about the job prospects once we graduate from Mines? I saw that the average of MS graduates is 103k$. Does the college have tie up with big tech companies?

I'm a freshman in chemical engineering and I was wondering which of Sketchup or Solidworks is better. I'm going to be learning one but not the other and I'm new to CAD, any advice?

Edit: I am in Thorson and I'm going to try Solidworks, thanks everyone for the advice!