Co-op programs

[Anonymous]

Looking for info and experience with schools that have robust co-op programs -- which schools have them and do them well and significantly (vs. just a semester or quarter co-op)? I know Northeaster and Drexel have co-op programs. If your kid did such a program there or elsewhere, was it worthwhile? Other thoughts on co-op programs?

[Anonymous]

RIT - https://www.rit.edu/cooperative-education

[Anonymous]

My niece is at Drexel and it's been great for her.

[Anonymous]

Both of those programs are great.

I know kids that did both programs.

Just like anything else takes a ton of hard work. For many kids it's an awesome route to take.

[Anonymous]

My kid would love a co-op program but probably won't have the admissions criteria to get into Drexel or Northeastern. Any other choices for a 3.6 kid with terrible scores and no AP classes? I think he would like to work and head to more of a professional program. Business major.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My kid would love a co-op program but probably won't have the admissions criteria to get into Drexel or Northeastern. Any other choices for a 3.6 kid with terrible scores and no AP classes? I think he would like to work and head to more of a professional program. Business major.

Here's a list of schools with coops, some are less selective: https://www.collegexpress.com/lists/list/schools-with-lots-of-cooperative-education-options/273/

FWIW, I see Butler U on the list and know one student who is having a good experience there. https://www.butler.edu/lacyschool

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My kid would love a co-op program but probably won't have the admissions criteria to get into Drexel or Northeastern. Any other choices for a 3.6 kid with terrible scores and no AP classes? I think he would like to work and head to more of a professional program. Business major.

Drexel's average SAT score is 1290. What is your kid's score?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My kid would love a co-op program but probably won't have the admissions criteria to get into Drexel or Northeastern. Any other choices for a 3.6 kid with terrible scores and no AP classes? I think he would like to work and head to more of a professional program. Business major.

Drexel's average SAT score is 1290. What is your kid's score?

--DS scoring less than 1290 for now, but it's just PSAT so could likely improve, of course. But also don't want to have a long list of schools he can't get into.

[Anonymous]

Unless the PSAT score was very low, he has a decent chance of getting in. Some test prep will help. If you don't need merit money, that will help too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My kid would love a co-op program but probably won't have the admissions criteria to get into Drexel or Northeastern. Any other choices for a 3.6 kid with terrible scores and no AP classes? I think he would like to work and head to more of a professional program. Business major.

Drexel's average SAT score is 1290. What is your kid's score?

--DS scoring less than 1290 for now, but it's just PSAT so could likely improve, of course. But also don't want to have a long list of schools he can't get into.

Drexel is continuing to be test-optional next fall, so your kid could still apply and just not submit scores. If he has strong extracurriculars, that might help. https://drexel.edu/undergrad/apply/freshmen-instructions/standardized-tests/

[Anonymous]

My DC did one at Purdue. He is now working at his coop employer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My kid would love a co-op program but probably won't have the admissions criteria to get into Drexel or Northeastern. Any other choices for a 3.6 kid with terrible scores and no AP classes? I think he would like to work and head to more of a professional program. Business major.

Look at SJU - St. Joseph’s University in Philly. They have a great co-op program and a terrific, accredited business school. Kids make about $30k while cooping during two semesters (sophomore and senior or junior year) and they take summer classes to make up missed coursework.

[Anonymous]

OP here (not the PP asking about the 3.6 kid). Do most co-op programs focus on majors that are clearly correlated with a specific career (e.g., engineering, business, etc.)? My kid hasn't yet narrowed major or career goals.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My kid would love a co-op program but probably won't have the admissions criteria to get into Drexel or Northeastern. Any other choices for a 3.6 kid with terrible scores and no AP classes? I think he would like to work and head to more of a professional program. Business major.

Look at SJU - St. Joseph’s University in Philly. They have a great co-op program and a terrific, accredited business school. Kids make about $30k while cooping during two semesters (sophomore and senior or junior year) and they take summer classes to make up missed coursework.

Did you have a child who went there? Pros and cons of the school in general. It's high on my son's list right now. Thanks!

[Anonymous]

Question: why coop instead of internships?