Engineering program Recs/Feedback for High Stats ADHD girl

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I went to Florida Institute of Technology. My boyfriend at the time was an Electrical Engineering student. He want to Ga Tech for his Masters. He told me how grateful he was that he went to FL Tech for his Undergrad instead of GT. He said how much the students and professors helped each other. They really wanted everyone to succeed.

I loved my time there.

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Anonymous wrote:Lehigh engineering can be soul crushing, but the school is otherwise an absolute blast

It’s a total party school and OP said her daughter is not a partier so not sure Lehigh is a good fit.

OP here. Good to know. I put that one for proximity over Bucknell and Lafayette because I thought it was tte least party school of the 3?

Anywhere that people loved?

Lafayette is probably the least party type of the three. Many Lehigh and Bucknell students are drunk at least 3-4 nights a week.

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I was going to suggest Smith, but I see it is at the top of your list.

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Anonymous wrote:Doesn’t Columbia have engineering?

On that note - What about Barnard? They are very supportive of women in STEM

I think it's a 4-1 program.

They have a 3-2 dual-degree program with Columbia. It's an amazing program where a student receives a liberal arts BA degree from Barnard AND an engineering BS degree from Columbia Engineering.

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Anonymous wrote:Lehigh engineering can be soul crushing, but the school is otherwise an absolute blast

It’s a total party school and OP said her daughter is not a partier so not sure Lehigh is a good fit.

OP here. Good to know. I put that one for proximity over Bucknell and Lafayette because I thought it was tte least party school of the 3?

Anywhere that people loved?

Lafayette is probably the least party type of the three. Many Lehigh and Bucknell students are drunk at least 3-4 nights a week.

Which is honestly pretty impressive for a bunch of Engineering students trying to overcome grade deflation

[Anonymous]

Pitt seems to have a wonderful fun, lively campus atmosphere but I’m only judging from the vibe on the tour and from visiting Pittsburgh. I think Purdue should be on your list.

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Anonymous wrote:Pitt seems to have a wonderful fun, lively campus atmosphere but I’m only judging from the vibe on the tour and from visiting Pittsburgh. I think Purdue should be on your list.

Thanks. I hear you on Purdue, but I don't think she wants to be in Indiana. Is there a lot of support for women there? She is loving Society of Women engineers at her HS.

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Anonymous wrote:Lehigh engineering can be soul crushing, but the school is otherwise an absolute blast

It’s a total party school and OP said her daughter is not a partier so not sure Lehigh is a good fit.

OP here. Good to know. I put that one for proximity over Bucknell and Lafayette because I thought it was tte least party school of the 3?

Anywhere that people loved?

Lafayette is probably the least party type of the three. Many Lehigh and Bucknell students are drunk at least 3-4 nights a week.

Which is honestly pretty impressive for a bunch of Engineering students trying to overcome grade deflation

As someone who fit this profile, I bet the partying comes from the business school which comprises over 30% of undergraduates.

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Clemson

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Anonymous wrote:Pitt seems to have a wonderful fun, lively campus atmosphere but I’m only judging from the vibe on the tour and from visiting Pittsburgh. I think Purdue should be on your list.

Thanks. I hear you on Purdue, but I don't think she wants to be in Indiana. Is there a lot of support for women there? She is loving Society of Women engineers at her HS.

I won two awards from SWE at Purdue in the 80's, so yes.

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Did she get a perfect Math score? If so, consider MIT.

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Anonymous wrote:Did she get a perfect Math score? If so, consider MIT.

No. She's adhd and will always have some careless mistakes.

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Anonymous wrote:Did she get a perfect Math score? If so, consider MIT.

No. She's adhd and will always have some careless mistakes.

I say this gently as I am also ADHD. Is engineering the right path for those of us who make careless mistakes? Like I could never be a nurse. The consequences are too severe.

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Anonymous wrote:Did she get a perfect Math score? If so, consider MIT.

No. She's adhd and will always have some careless mistakes.

I say this gently as I am also ADHD. Is engineering the right path for those of us who make careless mistakes? Like I could never be a nurse. The consequences are too severe.

I don't think this is a good way to approach life. Adhd can people excel everywhere. Fields like engineering need the inspiration! Also, if the kid is already excelling in an engineering program, why question her ability. The problem is not in succeeding but in terms of learning environment.

[Anonymous]

OP here. I forgot to add U Rochester. Any thoughts on that or any others on my initial list?

To an earlier PP, I am not asking about whether this is the right path for my kid. That is up to her. Would appreciate not questioning her competency and just providing feedback on programs. thanks.