Lower GPA for similar college admissions having graduated from competitive private?

[Anonymous]

Your son will have great options. No, he won’t be headed to an Ivy but many people manage to find success without an Ivy degree. The two most successful people from my private school graduating class in 1993 were in the 3rd and 4th quarter. They attended good, but not top, colleges.

[Anonymous]

I would add Michigan State and Syracuse to see if any luck. That would depend on the pattern of grades.

Apply as early as possible to show more interest. Make sure the application is deeply themed related to intended area of study. Make sure to show demonstrated interest- go to webinars, request brochures, etc.