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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Kiddo is not a high performer and struggles academically. They are just now becoming interested in engineering. They don't have the grades or the math classes to make it into most engineering programs. Business is another interest.

In an attempt to guide them, I'm not sure which direction to push them in. Should I guide them far away from engineering and into an easier major or degree?

Community College is a great option for them, but I fear they will continue to be middle of the road and won't have great transfer options. We came across a few 4 years that feel like a waste financially for a kid who is undecided, challenged academically and not super motivated. Johnson and Wales University, Marshall University, Washington and Jefferson College and Fairleigh Dickinson are all realistic options.

Is it worth it to push for a 4 year that has lower standards / more hand holding, or would you encourage CC? [/quote]
NP, as a potential engineering major why limiting to the small privates? WVU, ODU, VCU, UMBC, ECU, etc all have relatively high acceptance rates, good engineering programs and hundreds of other majors if your student has a change of heart. Assuming less expensive than your current list. [/quote]

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