<p>My S is a rising freshman in a chemical engineering program. He’s a bright kid who really, really took to his chem classes in high school, and both chem teachers were strong mentors to him. His AP chem teacher in particular pushed Chem E; his first chem teacher thought he’d be better suited toward research rather than engineering - I kind of agree with him.</p>
<p>S is stressing some now because he had been a bit of a slacker in high school but is really determined to do well in college. He has the aptitude; he will have to stay on top of his time management. I hope he sticks with it, but I wouldn’t be shocked if he ends up switching out into a regular chemistry track.</p>