If your exceptionally average child went to a great school… where did they go?
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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]And what helped with their admission?
Looking to guide my kid who is exceptionally average intelligence but great work ethic and grades/ AP classes. [/quote] All 3 of my kids are "exceptionally average" if you look at standardized tests alone. They had initial PSAT scores around 1000 but greatly improved with test prep. They go to Emory, Boston College and Northeastern.[/quote] My kid goes to Northeastern, but the opposite. IQ in the mid 140, intelligent and talented, but so so work ethic. SAT 1540, a couple of Bs. Didn't make it to a T20 school, so ended up at Northeasetern maoring in CS. The kid was shocked by some of the very smart kids in CS classes. Feel very average or below average, and trying to survive CS major. |
Anonymous
What kind of stupid question is this? If your kid is exceptionally average, then they should go to an exceptionally average school. |
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Full pay? |
Anonymous
| OP here to clarify. I’m talking about a child with closer to average intelligence that works hard to get a high GPA and take advanced classes and is motivated in sports and extracurriculars. Our child has always scored around average on standardized state testing and COG. They have not taken the ACT or SAT yet. I’m assuming they will score a bit above average with prep but wont be as competitive as kids who are naturally gifted. |
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Someone who is taking all advanced classes, exceptional study skills, motivated, great social skills, leader personality, high achieving but not naturally gifted with a high IQ. |
Anonymous
I think you're selling your kid short. Most kids at top colleges do not have genius level intelligence, they are just hard workers who are motivated to succeed. If that's your kid, they will probably work hard to improve their scores and get in pretty much anywhere they want. I guess you could describe my DS this way, although I do have friends who say he's a genius haha ut that's just because he is always at the top of the class. He is just a super hard worker and naturally curious. His SAT was right around 1400. His fifth grade teacher told me that he'd get As for the rest of his life, because he is such a hard worker, but he was not gifted. (this was in the context of talking about the CogAT test). My DD was identified as G&T does not get all As because she is not as motivated nor as organized (ADHD). They both go to a top 25. |
Anonymous
Consider test optional. And save all your angst. |
Anonymous
This could be useful, found it a few days ago on dcum: https://www.cnn.com/2015/04/07/living/feat-mindy-kaling-brother-affirmative-action/index.html |
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If you can tell us literally ANYTHING else about your kid, it will help us give you some suggestions.
What might they major in? Would they prefer a small or large school? DC, or far away? City or small town? |
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My kid who likes science and wanted a small LAC got into Franklin & Marshall, Dickinson , Juniata, SMCM, Conn College, Wooster. Good merit aid from most of those.
Not sure what helped her application. She is just a very solid/conscientious student, like OP’s. |
Anonymous
What was the profile of the one at Emory? Are they full pay? What was the GPA and ECs. |
Anonymous
It is the internet's version of the gossiping neighbor who really, really, really wants to talk about how your kid doesn't belong wherever they happen to be |
Anonymous
| I’m interested in this thread too. My kids iq is 138, was out in gifted&talented track, takes all honors plus 1 AP in 10 grade- gets solid Bs due to ADHD (won’t consider meds). Scored 1050 on 10ths grade psat - shockingly low. Very laid back, friendly, sports loving kid but I’m at a loss as to what colleges to look at. |
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Exceptionally average universities... |
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| Can people just answer the question instead of quipping with OP’s language?? Geez. |