<p>deb- thanks for the advice. One of the schools we toured last spring was WVU Institute of Tech. VERY small school, VERY rural. BUT affordable and the day we were there we were given an almost 2 hour tour by Dr. Gray, the Engineering and Science Outreach Coordinator. She is also the First Year Programs Coordinator. She asked my daughter what she was interested in and then proceeded to explain all the engineering fields they offer.</p>
<p>I was impressed. Its also ABET accredited. I think that’s the type of school that she will do well in. She needs someone that can offer extra help and care about her- a place where she’s not just a nameless face in a crowd. </p>
<p>Plus, if she can get her gpa up a little, she can qualify for in state tuition which would take $8K off the bill. If she can’t its still affordable. :)</p>
<p>I’ll have to expand my search to include South Dakota and all New Mexico. I think there is a place for her, it’s just going to take some digging. The CC community is always a wonderful place to get both sides of a story, so based on the information received here, I think I’ll be nudging her to go to a small 4 year engineering school.</p>
<p>thank you again everyone for all your help with this matter. you guys are great.</p>