Personally, it was because I would only have to pay their in-state tuition. Additionally, they had good science programs in chemistry, biology, and botany. Additionally, it has one of the biggest student population in North Carolina.
Course Curriculum
I think some of it shouldn?t be required; however, most of the course curriculum is fair for the program. I wish there were more courses towards plant research that could be applicable to job experience.
Exams
SAT, ACT and those are the only two I took to apply to NC State. I also took AP exams on a high school level.
Internship
Yes, individual research labs on campus provide internships sometimes for students. I was able to get an internship in a plant pathology lab at state for a summer. It was an extremely rewarding experience and I was paid!
Fees
Fees are billed once a semester, which works well. They are administered by an e-bill, which means they're online.
Examination Structure
The exam structure is very much dependent on each course you take. Some are online and some are in person. Most classes typically have four exams; however, some have five exams. The exams are typically fair from my experience.
Faculty
I love the faculty in my department. Everyone is so kind and motivating. They also are more than willing to give great advice when planning for future careers.
