private college consultant for ADHD kid with uneven grades, average SAT scores

[Anonymous]

Does anyone have any suggestions of someone to advise us as we navigate the application process? DC is a junior in HS and definitely interested in a 4 year college away from home. I think she has potential, however I really don't know how to go about finding the right "fit" for her. I think we could use a little help. I appreciate any and all recommendations. Thank you.

[Anonymous]

Uneven grades, I'm guessing math and foreign language especially. Am I right?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Uneven grades, I'm guessing math and foreign language especially. Am I right?

Yes, exactly. DD seems interested in mid-size schools near cities. We are thinking smaller liberal arts colleges may be a better fit. My older two kids had the grades to aim for the top universities, but I think doing this for our DD would be unrealistic and frustrating. GPA unweighted is about a 3.2 right now. PSATs from 10th grade were 110. I've been looking through College Confidential and some of the guides like Fiske, but I'm honestly confused about how to narrow the field.

[Anonymous]

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Uneven grades, I'm guessing math and foreign language especially. Am I right?

Yes, exactly. DD seems interested in mid-size schools near cities. We are thinking smaller liberal arts colleges may be a better fit. My older two kids had the grades to aim for the top universities, but I think doing this for our DD would be unrealistic and frustrating. GPA unweighted is about a 3.2 right now. PSATs from 10th grade were 110. I've been looking through College Confidential and some of the guides like Fiske, but I'm honestly confused about how to narrow the field.

is the sat u mentioned on a 1600 or 2400 scale?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Uneven grades, I'm guessing math and foreign language especially. Am I right?

Yes, exactly. DD seems interested in mid-size schools near cities. We are thinking smaller liberal arts colleges may be a better fit. My older two kids had the grades to aim for the top universities, but I think doing this for our DD would be unrealistic and frustrating. GPA unweighted is about a 3.2 right now. PSATs from 10th grade were 110. I've been looking through College Confidential and some of the guides like Fiske, but I'm honestly confused about how to narrow the field.

is the sat u mentioned on a 1600 or 2400 scale?

OP: 110 equates to 1100 on 1600 SAT scale, or around 500 Math and 600 Reading.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Uneven grades, I'm guessing math and foreign language especially. Am I right?

Yes, exactly. DD seems interested in mid-size schools near cities. We are thinking smaller liberal arts colleges may be a better fit. My older two kids had the grades to aim for the top universities, but I think doing this for our DD would be unrealistic and frustrating. GPA unweighted is about a 3.2 right now. PSATs from 10th grade were 110. I've been looking through College Confidential and some of the guides like Fiske, but I'm honestly confused about how to narrow the field.

Consider schools in Colleges That Change Lives as a starting point. Many of them would be a good fit for your DD, and provide the kind of support she may need.

[Anonymous]

19:45 poster here ~ If DD wants to look at larger universities, I would suggest looking for those with a college of communications/or similarly titled. Those majors typically do not require advanced math or foreign language. Sometimes other "colleges" within universities have smilar advantages for this type of student: criminal justice, agriculture, fine arts. It's important to go over with a fine-toothed comb, the undergraduate catalogue online. Really look at the classes required of each major and what is required to be accepted to the major.

Next I would consider a very light schedule especially freshmen year. 12 credits is still full time. Or encourage DC to sign up liberally and drop a class or two, if they need to, once they have tried it out. At a larger university there is more flexibility/more classes/more teachers. More choice can be helpful. If your DD goes the smaller-school route (Colleges that Change Lives) look at graduation rates. Some aren't that good - easy to get in, not so easy to get out.

[Anonymous]

Would highly recommend http://www.collegeld.com/

[Anonymous]

Thank you all. There are some great suggestions here! I will check them all out.

~ OP

[Anonymous]

Where are you located? MD VA or DC?