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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DD (senior) is planning to apply as a physics major. 
She took one physics class in high school and struggled and got a 3 on the AP test. She’s not taking physics now. 
She’s currently taking linear algebra and struggling. 
This doesn’t seem like a kid who should be a physics major. I don’t want to discourage her, but I also don’t want to waste money on tuition while she flounders. [/quote]

If she struggled with physics class, why she wants to major in physics? [/quote]

OP here. She says she thinks it’s interesting. She likes some of the theoretical ideas. [/quote]

If she goes to a smaller school, she might get great undergrad teaching with inspiring mentors who will nurture her and help her along. Then for grad school she’ll be more prepared and can go to a big school. For this kind of physics kid, I would definitely recommend a smaller school. It’s doable, but less so at a place like a big research university. Good luck! [/quote]

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