Good college for 3.2 student from Langley High

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Anonymous wrote:The disheartening thing about this is that in hundreds of high schools across the country, this kid would likely be top 10% of his class.

--Langley parent, and graduate of one of "those" high schools.

With an 1100 SAT?!?

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Anonymous wrote:The disheartening thing about this is that in hundreds of high schools across the country, this kid would likely be top 10% of his class.

--Langley parent, and graduate of one of "those" high schools.

So why not go to one of those high schools. Big fish, small pond >> small fish, big pond.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The disheartening thing about this is that in hundreds of high schools across the country, this kid would likely be top 10% of his class.

--Langley parent, and graduate of one of "those" high schools.

So why not go to one of those high schools. Big fish, small pond >> small fish, big pond.

So you'd move to a smaller and/or poorer school district so that your kid could shine and get into a better college? I think I'd stick with the great education that Langley provides and go to the best fit college that accepts your kid-- it just probably won't be a top 25 or maybe top 50 school. But that's OK!!

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Take a look at High Point University in North Carolina.

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The disheartening thing about this is that in hundreds of high schools across the country, this kid would likely be top 10% of his class.

--Langley parent, and graduate of one of "those" high schools.

With 1100 SAT ? Which undoubtedly reflects all the $$ prep baked in, btw.

No. What Kool-Aid are you quaffing over there in McLean?

-- A graduate of a public high school in (put down your hot drink now) Nebraska

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^^^ agree with the big state school suggestions.

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OP here, the SAT scores should improve-- 1,100 is the 10th grade PSAT projected with no prep course taken. So a prep course will be taken this year and who knows, maybe 1300. Just interested in what the options are for DC now with worst case on grades and SAT scores. Mathmatically it is very hard to bring the grades up that much when you have a 3.2--3.3 for the first two years. Thanks to those who have posted helpful suggestions.

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Anonymous wrote:OP here, the SAT scores should improve-- 1,100 is the 10th grade PSAT projected with no prep course taken. So a prep course will be taken this year and who knows, maybe 1300. Just interested in what the options are for DC now with worst case on grades and SAT scores. Mathmatically it is very hard to bring the grades up that much when you have a 3.2--3.3 for the first two years. Thanks to those who have posted helpful suggestions.

OP, it's good to get a general sense of expectations, but, from my recent experience: hopefully you will see 100 to 200 point increase on the SAT after prep. As for the grades, don't discount the benefit of an upward trend in grades and good grades in future AP classes. The weight of the AP classes can really help some. (Except my DC maintained almost the exact GPA for 8 semesters and only went up on SATs 80 points -- but did a little better on the ACTs). Finding the right fit college is hard work but pays off in the end. Good luck.

As pp, High Point's also been suggested for our 10th grader.
Also, St Joe's.

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Is the 3.2 weighted or unweighted?

My DS is in 11th grade, I never know which you are supposed to refer to.

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How about Hobart William Smith or University of Vermont?

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I know a lot of Langley kids who go to WVU and really like it...it's not a bad drive.

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Virginia State

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East carolina university

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To the person that suggested Tulane, are you on crack? 1100 SAT is that for just 2 sections or 3? I would also like to point out that C of C and Tulane are not the same type of student. You could be mildly retarded and go to C of C. I went to Tulane and a large portion of my freshman class was either in the top 10 of their class or at least top 10%

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Wow I did not realize Tulane was Harvard on Bourbon Street. Drink a huricane and relax-- I am sure you learned how to do that at Tulane? I am also sure they were talking math and verbal for the sat not the essay too. In fact I think if you read a couple of posts back they said that the DC had not taken a prep cours yet and that was their 10th grade sat and that they were thinking 1200-1300 after prep. I would recommend if the child has any interest in the military to consider VMI. Great school that turns out real leaders. You do not have to serve in the military if you do not want to after you graduate.