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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=TheSpanishDoctor][quote=Anonymous][quote=TheSpanishDoctor]DS got into engineering. 4.4 weighted, ACT 35. He got into 7 other public engineering programs. NC State is not in contention for him, and I understand why. I wish I'd have a reason to go back to NC frequently though.[/quote]

Why?  I don’t understand.[/quote]

We're in Virginia now, and he got into VT and UVA. He also got into Purdue, UIUC, UMD, Pitt and Penn St. His ranking is Purdue, VT and UVA. Mine is UVA, Purdue, VT.

Neither of us have considered NC State based on his other options. Having lived and studied in NC, I know about the Research Triangle Park, but I think the connections the VA schools have with government and aerospace would have to be better than the ones at NC State. I live by Dulles and see evidence of the job opportunities for my son every day. The Purdue connection with aerospace and the automotive industry are obviously very strong. We have never seriously considered Pitt, Penn State or NC State based on price and opportunities. The PA schools would be 50K+ for us at a minimum.[/quote]

This makes sense for engineering. For tech,  I think NC State has the edge. However, between UVA and VT, I think your son is right. UVA's program is more theoretical, and VT's is more practical. Just ask a few engineering firms what they prefer. As a mom, I can see where you're coming from.  I would be thinking about the possibility that he might change his mind about engineering. [/quote]

I think NC State has the edge because of its robust co-op program (NCSU and GT have the best ones in the country). You should look into it. The participating companies are all over the country, not just local. My son did an AE co-op in Houston and continued on after graduating. Your son should look it before writing it off.[/quote]

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