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MIT also rejects a lot of applicants with 3.9 or 4.0 (out of 4.0) GPAs for many reasons other than academics. If the kid mentioned by OP has a GPA of 4.5 (out of 4.9? 5.0?) and no eye-catching extracurriculars then my guess is getting into MIT would be a very slim chance. But that's OK. Not a real loss if one does not get into MIT.
The best engineering school is one that fits your personality and interests. It bugs me when people recommend these one-size-fits-all lists of prestigous schools for prospective students.
Instead of focusing on the prestige and national rankings, focus on the program quality. Which schools offer the best programs in "X engineering". From there, sort the list in terms of admissions difficulty related to your stats. Then finally, from that list, pick the schools you find fit your style and tastes.
I know my openion might be not very popular, but I still let you guys know... I think engineering is one of the majors where you should be fine workwise as long as you are smart. I saw kids from top universities with no knowledge at all... and kids from state colleges what were very smart. I know few examples about people who've got their degrees from top schools, got jobs, and were fired within year or so because they had no clue about basics!
Top school matters if you want to be involved in research... My 2 cents....
The best engineering school is one that fits your personality and interests. It bugs me when people recommend these one-size-fits-all lists of prestigous schools for prospective students.
Instead of focusing on the prestige and national rankings, focus on the program quality. Which schools offer the best programs in "X engineering". From there, sort the list in terms of admissions difficulty related to your stats. Then finally, from that list, pick the schools you find fit your style and tastes.
This is the proper way of choosing a college.
I agree, and I think that is how he's approaching it, assuming the money is there.
I know my openion might be not very popular, but I still let you guys know... I think engineering is one of the majors where you should be fine workwise as long as you are smart. I saw kids from top universities with no knowledge at all... and kids from state colleges what were very smart. I know few examples about people who've got their degrees from top schools, got jobs, and were fired within year or so because they had no clue about basics!
Top school matters if you want to be involved in research... My 2 cents....
Actually your assessment is correct. It's a vocation where over time, you will be judged first and foremost by the quality of your work and not the rank of your school.
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