The kid is interested in a mechanical engineering degree, and is applying to 6 or 7 different schools around the country. He is very mechanically inclined, but his grades are just average. He built a hovercraft out of garage items and a poor mans Segway out of a rototiller, among other things. Smart, but he only applies himself when he sees a clear advantage in doing so. Homework and regular academics are a waste of time to him. He will be lucky if he gets accepted at any of the 'better' universities on his list.

One of the schools I want him to consider is MTU in Michigan. He won't even apply because its cold and out in the middle of nowhere. Granted, it is almost in Canada but I figure thats just the environment he needs to keep his grades as high as possible (fewer distractions). Any comments on MTU or engineering schools in general?

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