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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m assuming your child is a senior. If so, the window for studying and retaking the SAT may be closing, even for regular decision. As a full-pay family (meaning you have resources), you might consider working with a college admissions consultant, especially one with experience in engineering programs.

Given the emphasis on engineering, it might be helpful to look into test-optional schools with a strong engineering focus, such as RPI, Case Western, and Lehigh, where a significant portion of the student body is in engineering. While many schools now claim to be test-optional, it’s worth investigating how that applies specifically to engineering admissions.

Your child’s grades are excellent, but SAT and AP scores still carry weight in admissions decisions for many programs, which is where a consultant could be valuable. An experienced advisor can help you identify schools that match your student’s strengths and interests, potentially including top-tier programs. Ultimately, the goal is to find a school where they can thrive and succeed in earning an engineering degree, and expert guidance could be instrumental in achieving that outcome.[/quote]
The biggest issue with working hard and testing poorly is that engineering programs pretty much only use tests for grades (with the exception of labs) so your grade for the class will be based on 1-2 midterms plus a final.  You have to learn to test well to succeed.

OP, engineering isn't particularly prestige driven.  He needs an engineering degree with a good GPA.  It doesn't really matter if the school is prestigious as long as it's respected.  Schools like Clarkson, WPI, Stephens, Rose Hulman, etc, are going to give your son an atmosphere and support to reinforce his calculus skills so he can do well in the upper level engineering classes.  A 3 on the AP Calc exam is a good base but not sufficient to succeed without retaking calc in college.  I wouldnt send him to a 3+2 program as they are a terrible indirect choice for a kid who really wants to be an engineer, or a big state school where he's likely to be lost in the masses, or a reach school and he'll be discouraged by the strong test takers.  Find a good target where professors have regular office hours to help students and pretty much all students are in study groups. You want collaborative learning. Look for schools with engineering teams (e g., mini Baja, concrete canoe, solar car) where he can shine (and discuss in job interviews) just in case his GPA isn't the best.[/quote]

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