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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Lesson: apply undecided arts & sciences [/quote]

1000+, stay away from CS, engineering & business majors[/quote]

Really hate this kind of bad advice.  Essentially asking kids to lie about their passion.  What happens to integrity.

These brilliant kids, if not in at ivies, still end up in very top school like Georgia tech, Harvey Mudd, CMU.[/quote]

You know darn well that for 75% of these kids business, CS, & engineering aren’t their passion but just a gateway into what they think will make them 6 figures. That’s what all this hullabaloo is about. Getting into a top school with the right major for the best ROI, good connections and networking, and opportunities so that your DC has a 6 figure job waiting for them at graduation. Please don’t start with this passion stuff. We all know why there’s an influx of these majors. [/quote]

My oldest followed their passion and we allowed it. We even encouraged it. Be happy and all that. Graduated with a BFA Art degree and now 2 years out of college. Currently working full time retail for $18 an hour and doing side gigs in their art field. We pay DC’s rent, phone, insurance, etc. in a big city. It sucks. Younger child is getting a business degree. Probably would prefer history, but we are happy with the choice. Already had a summer internship making $$$. I have decided that following your passion is only great if your parents are willing to support you for 10years post grad. YMMV. [/quote]

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