For parents of B average kids

[Anonymous]

I have one too. I get how this area can make you feel like they’re not up to par. They are. The schools here (private and public) are tops- they’ve received a great education that will set them up for college success. Many kids do far better in college as they can focus more on their strengths versus being good at everything. And many kids mature a lot in college and become more academically motivated. Or not. That’s ok too. They may be creative, or hard working, or have amazing people skills. I guess I’m kind of giving a pep talk because I’m sick of people making these kids and famines feel like they’re on the bottom of the pile.

BTW, a nice underrated school that gave my DC a scholarship, is Hood College. Worth exploring. I also will say I was a B kid in high school, had a lot of family issues and I worked full time. That probably was the one thing that ended up being the key to my success, though at the time I resented it. I went to a very average college for two years then transferred and got a full ride scholarship to a top school. But even if I had stayed at my first school, it would have been great. I have been very fortunate in my career.

Maybe a bit random, but a B kid is a solid kid, and everything is going to be ok!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have one too. I get how this area can make you feel like they’re not up to par. They are. The schools here (private and public) are tops- they’ve received a great education that will set them up for college success. Many kids do far better in college as they can focus more on their strengths versus being good at everything. And many kids mature a lot in college and become more academically motivated. Or not. That’s ok too. They may be creative, or hard working, or have amazing people skills. I guess I’m kind of giving a pep talk because I’m sick of people making these kids and famines feel like they’re on the bottom of the pile.

BTW, a nice underrated school that gave my DC a scholarship, is Hood College. Worth exploring. I also will say I was a B kid in high school, had a lot of family issues and I worked full time. That probably was the one thing that ended up being the key to my success, though at the time I resented it. I went to a very average college for two years then transferred and got a full ride scholarship to a top school. But even if I had stayed at my first school, it would have been great. I have been very fortunate in my career.

Maybe a bit random, but a B kid is a solid kid, and everything is going to be ok!

Maybe better than ok. How's their personality? Sales may be the way to go. Good money there!

[Anonymous]

I was a good student and my kids get almost all "As," but I really do believe that C+ students rule the world. Being good at school isn't the same as being good at life. They are sometimes overlapping but different skill sets.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have one too. I get how this area can make you feel like they’re not up to par. They are. The schools here (private and public) are tops- they’ve received a great education that will set them up for college success. Many kids do far better in college as they can focus more on their strengths versus being good at everything. And many kids mature a lot in college and become more academically motivated. Or not. That’s ok too. They may be creative, or hard working, or have amazing people skills. I guess I’m kind of giving a pep talk because I’m sick of people making these kids and famines feel like they’re on the bottom of the pile.

BTW, a nice underrated school that gave my DC a scholarship, is Hood College. Worth exploring. I also will say I was a B kid in high school, had a lot of family issues and I worked full time. That probably was the one thing that ended up being the key to my success, though at the time I resented it. I went to a very average college for two years then transferred and got a full ride scholarship to a top school. But even if I had stayed at my first school, it would have been great. I have been very fortunate in my career.

Maybe a bit random, but a B kid is a solid kid, and everything is going to be ok!

Maybe better than ok. How's their personality? Sales may be the way to go. Good money there!

My DH was a C/B kid at college. He got his masters, went into IT then IT sales then management. Makes 7 figures.

[Anonymous]

Agree! I emphasize soft skills with my kids. Hard work and being good with people. It takes you far! I have another kid who is very smart and had great grades, but hates high pressure environments and doesn’t care about money. He’s working in a low stress field that allows him free time to pursue things he loves, and provides for a nice, simple lifestyle which is what he’s chosen. I have a lot of admiration for him.

[Anonymous]

I know a lot of highly successful B and C students. It is in part because they have a very good sense of what the value of their time is. They are often more efficient than the straight A students.

[Anonymous]

I’m PP and OP

[Anonymous]

Whoops I’m 10:14

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Agree! I emphasize soft skills with my kids. Hard work and being good with people. It takes you far! I have another kid who is very smart and had great grades, but hates high pressure environments and doesn’t care about money. He’s working in a low stress field that allows him free time to pursue things he loves, and provides for a nice, simple lifestyle which is what he’s chosen. I have a lot of admiration for him.

This is good too. But I have a feeling he has parents that aren't going to let him fail That frees one up to do a lot of things ...

[Anonymous]

100 percent! taking classes you are interested in coupled with 4 or 5 classes and no job is not the same as 7 or 8 classes in high school.

[Anonymous]

You honestly cannot go by what you see here on DCUM.

This place will have you believing that your B student will only be accepted at a community college or suggest a technical trade school instead. They'll tell you that your kid has pretty much no chance of attending any VA school as well.

My solid B kid is at William & Mary in his second year, and is thriving. He was also accepted at Chapman University, Michigan State, Elon, and Auburn.

The only school he applied to and didn't get accepted by was Florida State. He was a bit bummed at first, but he knew that was his reach school. He's actually glad he didn't get accepted now because he's very dismayed with how FL has handled the pandemic. He has two good friends in FL universities and both have had covid since returning to campus this year.

[Anonymous]

Hopefully, most parents love the kids they have, by the time they reach college age.

I have a feeling that the ones who get all insecure about the ranking of where they child goes to college also feel bad because they can't afford a Tesla or a McMansion in Potomac.

It is about being comfortable in your own skin, and having solid values. If you have instilled that, and self worth in your child, then they will be more than fine.

[Anonymous]

I think all that people are really saying here is it's not the end of the world.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You honestly cannot go by what you see here on DCUM.

This place will have you believing that your B student will only be accepted at a community college or suggest a technical trade school instead. They'll tell you that your kid has pretty much no chance of attending any VA school as well.

My solid B kid is at William & Mary in his second year, and is thriving. He was also accepted at Chapman University, Michigan State, Elon, and Auburn.

The only school he applied to and didn't get accepted by was Florida State. He was a bit bummed at first, but he knew that was his reach school. He's actually glad he didn't get accepted now because he's very dismayed with how FL has handled the pandemic. He has two good friends in FL universities and both have had covid since returning to campus this year.

Unless you B student is a recruited athlete you are full of it. William and Mary’s average GPA is in the A+ range

[Anonymous]

at 10:29 what the? its holistic admissions ..most schools don't just look at grades and this college admission thing is a lottery. I know B students who got accepted at Fl state last year.