How to deal with rejection letter?

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The strict accrediation requirements from ABET mean that most engineering programs across the country are of similiar caliber. I don’t Stanford Engineering is any easier or more difficult than any random state university.

I disagree with this. Like most accrediting bodies, ABET sets minimum standards. That doesn’t mean any program cannot exceed those standards - either in quality and variety of offerings, or in difficulty.</p>

<p>I know nothing about Stanford in particular, except I didn’t attend there so I have no real dog in the fight. And any ABET accredited program is good enough to get a job in engineering. Even some non-ABET programs are okay.</p>

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Because of this, I’d focus less on which university to go to and more effort onto improving his math skills as his success in engineering will depend on his math skill.

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Where he gets admitted is much less important than if he graduates.

On the other hand, I agree wholehearedly with both of these statements. Algebra II is an extremly important course, and a tool for future math classes. One should be able to use this with ease and facility, so if you struggle with it a good review is in order.</p>

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Alternatively, time spent looking at other majors may not be a bad idea.

This is never a bad idea for anyone.</p>