<p>Ray192, I agree that it’s a reasonable question to ask whether or not CS is the right major for OP’s S. It’s the right question to ask no matter what his GPA is. But I disagree, right now, with some of your other comments. </p>
<p>For most of us, experience plays an increasing factor in ongoing success. Yes, the classes get tougher as you move up the ladder, but not only has your knowledge of the material increased, your knowledge of how to handle and approach the classes has improved. You not only learn the “What” of the class, but also the “How” of succeeding. If OP S’s “Ds” came in upper level classes that he took because he AP-ed out of the 100 level, then his problem may have been self-inflicted. He had the burden of tougher material without the experience base of a typical freshman CS major.</p>
<p>Until OP and S understand the root cause of the issue, it’s going to be hard to come up with a solution.</p>