<p>You do need to dig into what, say, Dartmouth actually offers versus GT. This has to be a reasoned decision. Look at programs, additional opportunities, courses, profs, etc. You said he deleted GT, Mich and IL. All very good schools. Not “lesser known” for engineering. They’ll work you hard, offer you an excellent background. This isn’t about “gotta go to a Ivy or I’m sunk.”</p>