<p>@SimpleLife @Beaudreau I hear you guys, but nothing ever comes without asking and at times challenging the status quo. My son was never looking for “special treatment”, but rather wanted to just push the boundaries a bit to find options for himself and other students that are a bit ahead. I’m actually quite proud that my son is eager and willing to push back a little on the ‘business as usual’ mindset. Isn’t this what we really hope for our kids after they graduate. We want them to stand up for their ideas and challenge the system at times. Even though my sons efforts did not pay off this time, it might very well help others in the future. His advisor also now knows he is quite serious about his college studies and his degree plan. She even mentioned that she was a bit impressed with his professionalism and determination. In the end, my son’s goal is not just to major in Mechanical Engineering, but earn his BS and MS in the Fast Track program in less than 5 years. </p>