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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DS wants to major in computer science or engineering.  1350 SAT, will graduate with 5 APs (math, science, foreign language), 3.8 weighted GPA (unweighted 3.5), extra curriculars include 1 varsity sport, one club, and a part time job he's had for years and where he works quite a few hours. We are still hoping he might get that GPA up before the end of the year, but he doesn't seem very motivated.  Based on what I usually see on dcum, these stats aren't great, but is the list below reasonable?  What should we add?

Virginia Tech
Georgia Tech
UT Austin
U Wisconsin
U Washington Seattle
U Maryland
Ohio State
University of Florida Gainesville
Boston U
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It's better to get a reality check now rather than later. If he's not motivated in high school to do better, there is zero chance he's going to make it through even freshman year in a tough major like engineering or CS, particularly at the really selective schools on this list. Schools like Georgia Tech, Texas, Washington, and UMD are really elite in these majors. There are some serious brainiacs at these schools. I would look for far less selective schools. And honestly, as a parent of a mechanical engineering major, I'd reconsider the major entirely. There is no easy way through an engineering degree. It is a grind for everyone. And I think CS is a terrible major at present. Even recent graduates from the best schools are having a tough time out there. The entire industry is changing very rapidly. The days of making a good living from some light coding are long gone.  [/quote]

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