I originally published this in the Case forum, but have received only one response. I’m posting it again here in hopes of drawing more attention to the post. Thank you, in advance for your comments.
My son is considering this 3-2 engineering program. He would most likely be majoring in Chemical, Materials or Macro-molecular Engineering. But don’t let that inhibit you from responding if you have a different focus.
Does anyone have first of second hand information about this program? We’ve already read all the pages on Case’s website that pertain to it. Therefore, most interested in hearing from those with first or second hand knowledge of the 3-2 dual program, corporate recruiters or those familiar with recruiting perspectives and anyone else with first hand knowledge of Case’s engineering department.
How well managed - especially performance of advisors?
Success rate - graduation rate?
Student experience?
Student rating?
Difficulty with regard to course load and rigor in comparison to the standard engineering programs at Case?
Outcomes in and out of recession years: career prospects?
Etc.
Many people here on CC recommend against 3/2 programs, including myself. The programs are not inherently flawed, but students tend not to transfer and complete them. There are several reasons for this. Search 3/2 or 3-2 on this board and you will find many opinions. I would recommend that a student begin his or her studies at an STEM university. Also, STEM employers don’t particularly see an advantage to hiring someone with two bachelor’s degrees.
I am another one who does not love the 3/2 program. I think you need to check with the specific schools to get the statistics you need about this program.
Ok, looking at your post history, is it that he has already been accepted at a LAC that doesn’t offer engineering and so he is looking for a way to add on to what he is already doing? It’s a small LAC, correct? I would be surprised if he would end up being happy to leave there a year early to go elsewhere like he would have to do with the 3-2 programs. By junior year he will have many close friends that he won’t want to miss out on enjoying senior year with.
I’d be more inclined to look harder at graduate school options.