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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DS wants to major in computer science or engineering.  1350 SAT, will graduate with 5 APs (math, science, foreign language), 3.8 weighted GPA (unweighted 3.5), extra curriculars include 1 varsity sport, one club, and a part time job he's had for years and where he works quite a few hours. We are still hoping he might get that GPA up before the end of the year, but he doesn't seem very motivated.  Based on what I usually see on dcum, these stats aren't great, but is the list below reasonable?  What should we add?

Virginia Tech
Georgia Tech
UT Austin
U Wisconsin
U Washington Seattle
U Maryland
Ohio State
University of Florida Gainesville
Boston U
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The local ones, probably not.  I would consider UMBC. It's a really good school for computer science and is easier to get into.  Also, you don't need to major in computer science to do computer work.  Look at specific programs each school is offering.  With AI and a glut of computer science majors, it's harder to break into the field.  Whatever you do, make sure your DS can speak to people.   That is one of things that many computer science and engineers are missing. [/quote]

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