Engineering student wants to transfer out in his jr year...

[Anonymous]

"In my experience, the third year is when you begin taking the "core" courses. They are usually more in-line with your major, no less difficult than the "weed out" courses."

The third year has two other things that make it difficult. First, many high flying kids have so many AP credits that the first two years they can take one fewer classes at a time. It can be hard to change the sequence of classes to move them earlier with some classes only being offered either fall or spring semester. Second, there is a feeling of "this is all there is". I thought I wanted to be an engineer but these classes don't interest me and/or are as hard/harder than the first two years.

[Anonymous]

I think part of the problem is he NEVER had to work to keep his grades up in grade school. It was so easy for him. Not that he cared, it’s just the way it was. For the last 3 years it has been a struggle to pass and keep his gpa up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think part of the problem is he NEVER had to work to keep his grades up in grade school. It was so easy for him. Not that he cared, it’s just the way it was. For the last 3 years it has been a struggle to pass and keep his gpa up.

You don't have to graduate in 4 years. Reduce his coarse load to 3 classes.

[Anonymous]

OP, is he at an elite private school? A public flagship with a well-regarded engineering school? A SLAC with a strong STEM reputation? You say "good school", but that can look like a lot of different things.

My answer will depend on where he's going to school.

[Anonymous]

Public with well regarded engineering program

[Anonymous]

Is it MD? They only accept 180 into the Engineering program.