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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]For engineering at a good value, any of the Academies, but if that doesn't work out, look at Georgia Tech, the University of Illinois, North Carolina, Purdue, and Virginia Tech. [/quote]

Unlikely with the grades cited.

What is the kid doing this summer? Hopefully he has some kind of a job. Even minimum wage for a full summer will put a small dent in things. And maybe do some babysitting or something else during the school year or over breaks?[/quote]
+1 My 1580, 4.92/4.0 kid was rejected at GAtech, albeit a CS major, but Eng there is pretty competitive, too.

Purdue OOS is the cheapest option at like $45k, but that's still above OP's threshold.  With those grades, they won't get any merit aid.

Stay in state or to a lower tiered private that kids merit aid.[/quote]

I know a very bright kid who got waitlisted at Purdue for engineering. And I know a kid with weak grades and tests who got into their for business.[/quote]

Purdue AE grad here. Purdue never used to be this competitive. If I applied today no way I would get in. Yes its a great engineering school, but for the kind of credentials you guys are talking about I am shocked your kids are getting rejected by Purdue.  [/quote]

It's a whole new world.[/quote]

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