DD2 is currently interested in engineering, and says she is interested in chemical engineering or material science . I will be taking her to visit a few schools starting this Friday, and I am wondering what questions I should be asking about the major, and the engineering facilities, research, internship opportunities, etc.
I was not an engineering major, so any thoughts from those who have some experience would be great. I am trying to get a better understanding of the similarities and differences between Purdue, Rose-Hulman, Wisconsin, Illinois, Lehigh, and Tufts.
At the moment, I have the impression that she is leaning toward Tufts, if they will admit her. It is a reach, but she would be an athlete for them which is giving her a decent chance. (basic stats: 3.55 uwgpa, 4.25 wgpa, 31 ACT)
To confuse the options further, Vassar has contacted her and invited her for a weekend in the fall for swimming. They don't have engineering, but she could double major in Math and Chem. She likes that they are finishing a new science building and upgrading their facilities.
At the DI schools she is not quite fast enough to swim (except Lehigh), but would probably play Club Waterpolo. She is a high school varsity swim team captain, and will probably be a varsity water polo captain, but water polo has not chosen its captains yet.
Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.
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