See a shrink, NJ HS tells Harvard-bound valedictorian

billhoward · June 17, 2015, 01:09:46 PM

The kid is admitted to Harvard ... he has had run-ins with school ... he's the valedictorian ... the HS says he can't be the speaker unless he sees a psychiatrist first ... http://www.nj.com/bergen/index.ssf/2015/06/harvard-bound_valedictorian_i_was_stripped_of_grad_speech_sent_for_psych_eval.html?ath=947279b28a7a99810d62ce1c0f5f392a#cmpid=nsltr_stryheadline

Is there any HS equipped to deal with students outside the norm?

marty · June 17, 2015, 05:45:43 PM

Quote from: billhowardThe kid is admitted to Harvard ... he has had run-ins with school ... he's the valedictorian ... the HS says he can't be the speaker unless he sees a psychiatrist first ... http://www.nj.com/bergen/index.ssf/2015/06/harvard-bound_valedictorian_i_was_stripped_of_grad_speech_sent_for_psych_eval.html?ath=947279b28a7a99810d62ce1c0f5f392a#cmpid=nsltr_stryheadline

Is there any HS equipped to deal with students outside the norm?

He is planning to study chemical engineering at Harvard. ::screwy::

Jeff Hopkins '82 · June 19, 2015, 04:11:04 PM

Quote from: marty
Quote from: billhowardThe kid is admitted to Harvard ... he has had run-ins with school ... he's the valedictorian ... the HS says he can't be the speaker unless he sees a psychiatrist first ... http://www.nj.com/bergen/index.ssf/2015/06/harvard-bound_valedictorian_i_was_stripped_of_grad_speech_sent_for_psych_eval.html?ath=947279b28a7a99810d62ce1c0f5f392a#cmpid=nsltr_stryheadline

Is there any HS equipped to deal with students outside the norm?

He is planning to study chemical engineering at Harvard. ::screwy::

Is Harvard's ChE Dept. even accredited? It wasn't when I was a student.

marty · June 19, 2015, 11:47:47 PM

Quote from: Jeff Hopkins '82
Quote from: marty
Quote from: billhowardThe kid is admitted to Harvard ... he has had run-ins with school ... he's the valedictorian ... the HS says he can't be the speaker unless he sees a psychiatrist first ... http://www.nj.com/bergen/index.ssf/2015/06/harvard-bound_valedictorian_i_was_stripped_of_grad_speech_sent_for_psych_eval.html?ath=947279b28a7a99810d62ce1c0f5f392a#cmpid=nsltr_stryheadline

Is there any HS equipped to deal with students outside the norm?

He is planning to study chemical engineering at Harvard. ::screwy::

Is Harvard's ChE Dept. even accredited? It wasn't when I was a student.

What department?

FAQs

QuoteCan I concentrate in chemical engineering?

While there is no current degree in chemical engineering, students may find the biomedical engineering track within the Engineering Sciences degree program a suitable alternative. In addition, the materials option in the Engineering Sciences degree makes a great option for students interested in the materials aspects of chemical engineering. The biomedical engineering A.B. degree program has a heavy focus on chemical and biological aspects; for those interested in chemical engineering from a biological perspective it is an excellent match.

RatushnyFan · June 25, 2015, 12:26:09 PM

Quote from: martyWhat department?

FAQs

Love it. Also love one of the FAQ (What distinguishes Harvard's academic programs in engineering?) answers. "In a word: Harvard."

Of course there's blah blah blah more explanation but I'll just leave it at that.

profudge · July 08, 2015, 04:43:26 PM

Better choice might be Swarthmore College with a well established (but small and excellent Engineering program) My son graduated in 2012 with a BA in Economics and a BS in Engineering.

regards all for GREAT Summer!

marty · July 08, 2015, 04:55:03 PM

Quote from: profudgeBetter choice might be Swarthmore College with a well established (but small and excellent Engineering program) My son graduated in 2012 with a BA in Economics and a BS in Engineering.

regards all for GREAT Summer!

Congratulations. Acceptance at Swarthmore is a tremendous accomplishment and graduation even more so. Does the engineering program give out as many Cs as the rest of the school?

profudge · July 21, 2015, 04:29:17 PM

Marty, Thank you. During my years 68-74 it seemed to be as hard as any other program. My son says he thought it was. Graduation might be about (from 2012) 380 + BA's and maybe a 12-15 BS degrees my rough estimate. But from friends who graduated Swarthmore as engineers, none had a problem with engineering grad school or admittance to them.

A great summer to all. I am already hoping to make it to Florida for first time this coming December.