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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]has your kid finished calc. with an A? that's the first step[/quote]
Most students take calc senior year and would not have finished calc even after submitting apps. I think OP's kid is a junior.[/quote]

not in my kid's case. VT told him they wanted to see Cal BC done with an A before they would consider him for VT[/quote]

I understand this post isn't specifically about Virginia Tech, but I’d like to correct a piece of misinformation for readers in general. Virginia Tech does not require students to complete Calculus BC before applying to their engineering programs, and it's unlikely that an A grade in Calculus BC is a strict admissions requirement either. That being said, taking Calculus AB or BC as a senior is definitely a plus for admissions, and it's essential for students to take physics as well.

I currently have a senior, and from our experience, getting admitted to an engineering program is relatively straightforward as long as you have competitive test scores and a solid foundation in math and science. I wouldn’t worry too much about extracurriculars unless you're aiming for extremely selective schools like MIT or Caltech. Encourage your child to enjoy their high school years and continue excelling in math and science—this should open up a lot of great options for them.

We also considered engineering schools of all sizes, including a couple of LACs. One challenge of not declaring engineering as a major from day one is that engineering programs typically follow a strict 4-year curriculum. If a student doesn't start the engineering track immediately, they may risk not being able to graduate on time. You could also look at Case Western as they technically don't admit to a major.  [/quote]

Yes, if you think you want to be an engineering major, start there and then switch out if it's not your thing.  
There are plenty of mid size schools where this is easy. You want a place with open majors (CWRU is one of them).  Because many engineering majors switch out to Business, so you want that to be an option wherever you go IMO.  [/quote]

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