<p>Small clarification - the 3.5 GPA has to be maintained in the engineering courses as well as on an “overall” basis. I’m sure it’s a very demanding program (as are most, if not all, programs at Smith). It probably prepares a student very well for further studies in engineering but I wonder whether it prepares a student for an entry level job in engineering? </p>
<p>I’m not an engineer so I know nothing about the field. I am, however, under the impression that a BS in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical engineering from a place like Purdue, for example, would serve as a stepping stone toward an entry level job. (Of course, there are many other factors to consider and I’m probably comparing apples to oranges!)</p>
<p>Please allow me to underscore: I know nothing about engineering and I don’t mean to deprecate the Smith program in any way. I’ve heard extremely positive things about the school and about many of its programs. Engineering, however, is relatively new at Smith so I just have a few questions in my mind.</p>
<p>I’m grateful for some of the earlier comments.</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>