<p>Northcoast,
have your son ask the GC to mention his phenomenal number of credits in the GC req - that way the adcoms see the number on the transcript and have it put into context by the GC. </p>
<p>Take a virtual look (at least) at RPI, WPI as alternatives to MIT. Also, NorthCoastSon, remember that schools that we're tagging as extreme longshots undergrad may be possibilites for graduate work. We walked through Harvard Yard on one of our college tours ... not for the College (completely out of reach) but because it would be rather a nice place for grad school. This is why NorthStarMom's mention of the Myerhoff program is so interesting, and I strongly suggest that you check it out.</p>