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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Some of the schools mentioned here are more than a little difficult to get into. This kid really needs to be an academic superstar to be accepted at CalTech or Harvey Mudd. [/quote]

OP here.  Thank you everyone for the helpful comments so far.  I guess based on PP's comment above, I should add that dc is not an academic superstar.  Will be sitting for ACT this w/e and has been scoring 34-35 on practice tests, PSAT in 99% from 10th grade, but gpa is a bit lackluster.  If this year goes well, it will be 4.1, otherwise somewhere in the 4.0.  Will likely have 8-9 APs by end of HS.  So "rigorous" but not "very/most rigorous" by public HS standards.

Based on the comments so far, it sounds like larger schools/program may be advantageous.  Another question I have is how important is it to show interest in engineering on your application?  Dc just decided he may be interested in engineering recently, so there isn't a long history of involvement with robotics and the like to be put on applications.  I am thinking about an engineering summer camp this summer but wondering if they are beneficial.  By "beneficial," I am referring to both for admissions purposes as well as in helping him  determine whether engineering is the right path for him.      [/quote]

Check out these two programs next summer.

WPI and Stevens.  Both are middle of the pack engineering schools with an undergrad focus and nice non-elite summer programs.  WPI in particular is praised for its hands-on project based curriculum.  Your kid can get in and your questions will be answered.

My kid attended one.  Really enjoyed it and realized that she wants to be an engineer but didn't want a small school. Great opportunity.

Also,  I think your child is a better candidate than you realize for some of these schools.  When my kid was checking out schools, we asked. A ton of kids enter with normal skills and training. Most were not on an international robotics team, and were not using computers of their own build.[/quote]

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