<p>I strongly suggest he take AP Physics BC next year instead of Environmental science. If he is serious about engineering or pre-med, he will have to take many Physics classes in college and AP physics will give him a strong base to start with. It is also considered a “serious” AP science class, whereas ES is considered an easier class . In order to have a better chance at his “super reach” colleges, he needs to have taken, and done well in, the most rigorous classes offered.
Harvey Mudd is a top notch school, and they do have some small merit scholarships, but I think they are based on NMF standing. The PSAT can’t be taken over once he is a Jr.</p>