https://www.collegedata.com/cs/data/college/college_pg01_tmpl.jhtml?schoolId=943
Boys are a strange breed, aren’t they?
I would personally take a different approach and I put some of this on the parents. (sorry). First your daughter goes there. I am sure she has some wisdom for him. Have him do a day visiting the college or arrange a stay over if you are local or if you visit her at school. This should help motivate him.
Email all his teachers and let them know his aspirations. So… What does he need to do to turn those b’s into A’s or at least more of them? He might not be as far off as you might think. Is he participating in class? Does he turn in assignments on time? Can he do extra credit work to get some grades up. Will the teachers work with him? Can you afford a tutor?
Giving him the choice is not the option if he really wants to go into engineering. He will also need to soon begin prepping for Act /Sat. He needs to get on board now since with the same attitude he will sink with those tests. We always told our kids getting good grades now might make those tests easier later on. Not 100% true but…
Also he needs to realize if he is getting these grades without really any effort then just think what he can potentially get if he tries.
Pro tip : He most likely doesn’t know how to study. Get him help with this. This is more common then you would think.
Get him this :
https://www.amazon.com/How-Become-Straight-Student-Unconventional/dp/0767922719
It is highly suggested on the CC site especially on the engineering thread. The author makes one for high school etc. It is quick read and has some great methods for studying. Read it also to educate yourself. It works! @968Mom