WPI lives in the long shadow of MIT, as the "other" technical college in Massachusetts. Although it may not be as esteemed as MIT, WPI is well-known for producing graduates that are primed for... More

WPI lives in the long shadow of MIT, as the "other" technical college in Massachusetts. Although it may not be as esteemed as MIT, WPI is well-known for producing graduates that are primed for entering the workforce as productive employees. WPI stresses project work and team work, and requires that its graduates finish 3 major projects before graduating (known as the Sufficiency, IQP, and MQP). Professors are very dedicated and the unique 7-week quarters are unique for a college. WPI also emphasizes co-op and practical experience for students, which makes students more marketable to companies that are familiar with WPI.
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