[quote=cvmom]I’d really like some advice on what to advice my math-whiz-kid high schooler in terms of college majors and careers. Maybe I’ll post another thread at some point for all you smart people to help me with this.[/quote]
I happened on this strategy by chance. I believe it is optimal:
Cheap, big, public undergrad. Save money. Get the big college experience. Meet a wide variety of new people. Any big top 25 engineering school will do.
Expensive, high-profile private school for graduate school if interested.