<p>@mom2collegekids
- “I still think that the peers in her major (and premed) at Case will be stronger students and they will grab the A’s and her GPA will be compromised.”</p>
<p>We talked about that too. What she missed out (the fundamentals), she will learn by taking lower course #s during her first year, and/or by tutoring, if needed. And if it takes 5 yrs to graduate, or D will have to take summer classes to stay on schedule, so be it. </p>
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<li>“Information comes at you fast and hard in engineering and it comes at you like a fire hose in med school” </li>
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<p>This kid signed up for AP Chemistry and stoichiometry and other important topics were not taught in her Honors Chemistry class. She managed to pulled off a 89% at the end of the year. She thrives under pressure.</p>
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<li>“Success in engineering isn’t just about study skills, it’s about having an eng’g mind…a problem-solver, being able to think outside the box, taking pieces of info and processing to come up with a conclusion/solution, etc.”</li>
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<p>Yes, I think she has demonstrated that by winning science contests. I’ve mentioned that in my last post.</p>
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<li><p>“I still think her best chance for success in eng’g or premed will be at S&T.”
I understand where you’re coming from and sometimes I think so too. It’ll be easier for her anyway. Less rigorous.</p></li>
<li><p>“Have you done the math to determine how big that $50k of debt will grow after undergrad, med school, and residency…along with the huge med school debt? Are you willing to cosign the amounts that exceed fed loans?”</p></li>
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<p>This is not a joke. I have already told my D that I will sell my house to pay for her college if I have too, providing that we look at all the pros and cons of spending the extra $25,000 over Missouri Science & Technology, to attend CWRU. Right now, I am leaning heavily towards CWRU for many reasons, but the #1 reason is: CWRU’s curriculum will make my D a well rounded student and prepare her well.</p>
<p>Tuition for graduate and medical school. We will look into programs where they will pay her tuition and give her a stipend. All hopes are not lost. Not yet! It’s hard to say where we will be in 5 years, opportunities come all the time, all we have to do is keep our eyes open. Like right now, I have the opportunity to get advises from you and other CC members. </p>
<p>Just 6 months ago, I didn’t even know CC exists. lol</p>
<p>Everyday we meet people and they all come with some kinds of knowledge and/or wisdom that contribute to our decision making process and the path that we take. Some people even come with life changing opportunities. </p>
<p>In any event, I know I have been very lucky to have met you guys here on CC. :)</p>