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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]another thing is that some schools really try to weed out the engineering majors.  IMO this is not necessary.  if you choose a school that is known for weeding out, then it is going to be a tough time.[/quote]

True, but if you make it through a weed-out program, then you are among the best.  Employers know this.[/quote]
It's a lazy approach.  Instead of teaching students, you select for those who already knew the content before arriving or who can self teach.  You end up with students who graduate knowing less, with worse collaboration skills, and with weaker problem solving chops than those from a program with a focus on teaching.

Sure, every program has a few kids who aren't a good fit, but admissions should select kids who have the chops to succeed.  Then the program needs to actually team them.  Offer solid problem sets.  Have strong lecturers.  Have really good TAs who can explain things in office hours.  Have a culture of study groups where students teach each other.  Have design-based engineering classes where students solve real problems.   [/quote]

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