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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]The big question is if your kid really is interested in engineering or simply picked it because it seems to lead to good jobs.[/b]

If your kid really isn't interested in the material, it will probably end badly (and hopefully quickly and then can find a major that works better).  This is the case for even kids with high stats and rigor.

My CS kid is at a Top 10 school and there are plenty of kids scoring between 1-5 points (out of 100) on tests where the Mean score is a 68.  They aren't stupid...but they picked CS because of external influences, don't like it and aren't any good at it.[/quote]

[b]You need to pick a major in college that translates into a good paying job.[/b]  Most engineering majors lead to good paying jobs.

I studied CS at VTech and hated it but I am working in Cyber Security for Freddie Mac and get paid a lot of money for it.  I don't like what I am doing but it is certainly better than being broke.[/quote]

+1. You may not like all the content but putting in the work necessary to get through shows grit and resilience that you'll need once you start working. The vast majority of jobs, regardless of whether or not it in an area you 'love' involve a good chunk of gruntwork or admin work not related to your 'passion'. Better off getting paid a great salary while suffering through that vs. not.[/quote]

Of course if you hate what you study, don't have any natural talent for it and flunk your classes (which happens a lot in STEM classes)...well, what's the point of that?

Even if you are only focused on career outcomes, there are many, many pathways you can choose such that you don't have to suffer and do terribly in one that is not the right pick for you.[/quote]

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