engineering school for B+ student?

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Anonymous wrote:1450 SAT. Lots and lots of service. Looking to get into engineering for international development kind of stuff. Not aerospace or anything like that.

I don’t follow what that means. Engineering is engineering. You can look for a job in that area after you graduate but what difference does it make at this point?

- engineer

A PP. Schools may differ based on host institution. I suggested looking for a school that offers non-engineering international courses and majors that are relevant. The environment in which an engineering college operates can enhance the experience.

I chose my MBA program for a strong focus on applied, onsite projects, including the possibility of international work. Through my program, I got two chances to work abroad. One in the Czech Republic over a spring break researching the environmental best practices of Czech companies. And a summer fellowship in Russia and Ukraine looking at machinery spare parts market development. There was a South American guy who was a Civil Engineering Master's student working with me on the latter. Many large R1 universities, like mine, have ties to various international initiatives through faculty. By researching the engineering faculty members' interests, and whether there are engineering-specific study abroad opportunities, you can learn about some possible added dimensions to the undergrad experience. This will differ by school.

I don't think Pitt, my undergrad university, is a guaranteed fit for this student as a pure engineering school. But Pitt has a high focus on study abroad and the Public Policy school has graduated a fair number of professionals from less-developed countries. It might be possible to create a very interesting self-directed program of study there, through Pitt Honors and the Engineering College. Pitt likes students who enter with a clear vision/proposal of what they are interested in exploring through their education. It might bring a little added merit aid. Definitely help qualify for Pitt Honors. The SAT is in range. They may not know how to account for 92 = B+ so well.

Not helpful.

Not helpful, why, PP? I'm illustrating what I think OP's kid could look for beyond the completely obvious. Do you expect me to cross-tabulate all the universities that offer international non-profit management and engineering at a credible level?

I'm guessing you're a really literal thinker. I gave a business example because that's my experience. But my grad uni has varied engineering programs that might fit the bill. I didn't mention them because the school is usually 1500+, 3.9 uw tier for OOS.

International work, especially in developing economies, can be frustrating and requires cultural awareness and a flexible mindset. Classes and study abroad outside the engineering school could be a very helpful assist to pure technical knowledge classes.

That not the major they want.

[Anonymous]

My 3.5, no test scores, strong ECs was accepted by Rose Hulman, Clarkson, and WPI. WPI especially appreciates wanting to do good in the world with engineering.