C- and 3.3 GPA in freshman

[Anonymous]

DC has C- and 3.3 GPA in freshman, but did better in Sophomore and Junior years..3.85 and 3.9 in respective year. In your experience, how will this hurt admission chances in top 50 schools?

[Anonymous]

Zero chance. AIM lower.

[Anonymous]

Again, why are you focused on a particular ranking? work on the kid's preferences, their strengths and weaknesses and focus on schools that will be good fits. There is definitely a good school for that kid and the way to find it is to focus on your kid, not rankings.

My kids both attend(ed) schools outside the T50 and are doing terrific.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Again, why are you focused on a particular ranking? work on the kid's preferences, their strengths and weaknesses and focus on schools that will be good fits. There is definitely a good school for that kid and the way to find it is to focus on your kid, not rankings.

My kids both attend(ed) schools outside the T50 and are doing terrific.

Because she wants her kids to go to a top ranked school.

Just because your kids worked out in a non top 50 school doesn’t mean everyone will.

I think OP kids will be fine as long as other items are okay.

[Anonymous]

Athlete? If not, low chances but maybe aim towards the bottom of to 50.

[Anonymous]

I think there’s still a shot. Schools like to see an upward trend (they like all A’s better, but if not that, they like year over year improvement). It hurts, but I don’t think it takes them out of the game.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Again, why are you focused on a particular ranking? work on the kid's preferences, their strengths and weaknesses and focus on schools that will be good fits. There is definitely a good school for that kid and the way to find it is to focus on your kid, not rankings.

My kids both attend(ed) schools outside the T50 and are doing terrific.

Because she wants her kids to go to a top ranked school.

Just because your kids worked out in a non top 50 school doesn’t mean everyone will.

I think OP kids will be fine as long as other items are okay.

We get that. The question is: Why? Top 50 (or Top whatever) schools are by definition exclusive, so performing below the standards of an average admitted student puts one a a serious disadvantage.

OP needs to be realistic.

[Anonymous]

How many APs? Is this private or public?

I’d shoot for JMU, VT, BU, UDel, Indiana/No Kelly, Penn State and some SLACs.

[Anonymous]

The upward trend in grades is good. Some places (Emory) don’t consider freshman year grades. There are lots of great places outside the T-50 schools. Keep an open mind and good luck!

[Anonymous]

I think the UCs also don’t consider freshman year grades?

[Anonymous]

So maybe a 3.68 now? Better to have a 3.68 with a positive trend than a stable 3.68 or one where junior year was the worst. I'd make a realistic list for the overall average, then cross your fingers that some schools might reward him for his growth. E.g. if he's interested, the UCs don't use freshman grades for the GPA, though they're still visible on the application.

[Anonymous]

T50 is possible, T30 is not.

[Anonymous]

Thanks everyone for your comments. Really appreciate it. DC says he will work hard next year and would try get As. DC is smart but not focused. I will be happy if DC gets into instate schools W&M & VT

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thanks everyone for your comments. Really appreciate it. DC says he will work hard next year and would try get As. DC is smart but not focused. I will be happy if DC gets into instate schools W&M & VT

Although getting As in senior year is not going to help DC. It might be too late

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Thanks everyone for your comments. Really appreciate it. DC says he will work hard next year and would try get As. DC is smart but not focused. I will be happy if DC gets into instate schools W&M & VT

Although getting As in senior year is not going to help DC. It might be too late

Ignore this poster.