<p>It’s nearly impossible to get into top engineering schools with a GPA “around a 3.0” without being a URM or have some unusual hook.</p>
<p>You need to talk to your son about his grades. If he wants to go to a “good school” then he needs to get his grades up. </p>
<p>For instance, at Purdue, 65% of students have GPA’s above a 3.5 GPA. 80% have a GPA above a 3.25. Those that have lower GPA are probably athletes and URMs.</p>
<p>If your son’s cumulative GPA ends up around a 3.0 by the end of junior year, that will limit his choices. He can still get into some mid-tier schools, but probably not well-ranked engineering schools.</p>
<p>I should have noted we are in the midwest</p>
<p>Which state?</p>
<p>What is your budget? How much can you spend each year on college?</p>