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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'll preface this by saying I (obviously) realize there's no guarantee that DD gets into this school, but she will need to make a decision about ED soon.

DH and I are both Vandy alums and DD has talked about wanting to go there since...oh...5th grade  :) She loves everything about that place- the location, the academics, the tradition...however, as she's gotten older she's realized she really has a passion for math and science and is set on majoring in engineering. Probably MechE, maybe electrical. Obviously it's Vanderbilt so it'll look fine (good) on a resume regardless, but I wouldn't say Vandy is really known for its engineering program. For a kid who is interested in engineering, I think there are probably many other schools I'd recommend before Vanderbilt. But...she loves it there.

Does it matter? anyone BTDT? [/quote]

Unless your daughter is an utter STEM rock star, she might be better off at a good, but weaker, engineering program than at a very top program.

The very top programs are trying to challenge kids who were really ready for college when they were 12. They’re extreme overkill for most kids. They turn respectable STEM students into economics majors.

Vanderbilt might be more likely to challenge and educate your daughter without torturing her. So, the fact that it’s just great at engineering, but not spectacular, is a plus. [/quote]

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