<p>I would appreciate any feedback on this topic.</p>
<p>Normally, it wouldn’t matter. You pick the school you want and if you get in, you go there. In my D’s case it is different. She is thinking of applying ED to Wesleyan as an athletic recruit. Her intended major is 3/2 engineering (with Columbia). Columbia requires a GPA of >3.3 for guaranteed entrance in the 4th year. At most schools, a 3.3 could be a challenge if the student is loading up on math and science courses, but it would not be insurmountable. At schools with grade deflation, however, it would be much more difficult. In my D’s case she would also be participating in athletics in both the Fall and Spring which would keep her busy.</p>
<p>Anyways, thanks in advance.</p>
<p>What are her other choices? For example, Brown is notoriously easier grade-wise. In terms of the other DIII academic schools, it is easier to keep GPA over 3.3 at schools that offer pass-fail options, even if the math and science courses must be taken for a grade.</p>
<p>There is essentially neither but leaning on the inflation side. First you dont major in 3/2 you choose a major and follow the program.
It also depends what kind of 3/2 engineering she is trying to pursue. Most do it in math/physics because of great overlap in classes. However for something like biomedical engineering, most likely will choose a life science major but have to take extra math/physics to make up the 3-2 requirements.
But even though the 3.3 GPA is guaranteed read the fine print
EACH CLASS TAKEN MUST BE A B OR BETTER ON THE FIRST TRY TO STILL SATISFY GUARANTEED ADMISSION. One B- is grounds to waiver of guaranteed admission even if GPA is over 3.3. There are also a slew of other requirements.
3-2 is not something to take lightly, as its essentially graduating from Wes in 3 years.</p>
<p>There are so many great engineering programs out there, so why not pick one from the beginning. Can be done in 4 years for most people. Columbia engineering isn’t as good a program as many others doesn’t make sense cost wise.</p>
<p>Thanks, everybody, for your responses. She is leaning toward biomedical engineering. </p>
<p>I can confirm what nervedoctor says. Her brother studies engineering at Brown where he has a 4.0. He works hard but, when I was an undergrad at Tufts, no engineering student ever had a 4.0, ever!</p>
<p>I appreciate biganthony for pointing out “EACH CLASS TAKEN MUST BE A B OR BETTER ON THE FIRST TRY TO STILL SATISFY GUARANTEED ADMISSION.” That is a deal breaker.</p>
<p>I lean in the same direction as Swimmer726. Five years of tuition vs. four cannot be ignored.</p>
<p>Best wishes.</p>
<p>J</p>