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My advise is generally that students think more broadly for undergrad,
MIT has a big name recognition factor that will open a lot of doors even with just a BS degree. Is it worth the tuition and living expense?

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but a good liberal arts college can be a better choice for many students.
I wouldn't recommend someone who wants to be an engineer enroll in College of Liberal Arts. It may damage him for life.

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, then consider narrowing down in grad school.
Grad school is a lot easier if you know the professors and the department (and they know you).
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