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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. Thank you everyone. Some great suggestions and words of encouragement. I promise to provide positive feedback on other's threads going forward!

I want to chime in and share that you might see a ton of growth this year.
I have a senior who after freshman year had Cs in all core subjects - and a B in PE!
It was COVID year - but we could not imagine a path through High School. Thankfully grading policy that year all of those Cs became Ps and did not impact GPA.
Sophomore year - a few things clicked and there was not as much despair
Junior year - not perfect (wish he handed in more physics homework) but pulled GPA up to over a 3.5
We really thought in the fall of Junior year he was heading to a gap year or prep school for a year to learn study skills and mature a little- now looking at a selection of schools of which some are pretty selective.
I also never would have guessed that he likes writing - including writing poetry!

It is hard when we look around and see all of these teenagers doing amazing things and not compare - but when we are able to enjoy the kid we have - it can be pretty awesome.

Is agree to hold out some hope for improvement. Also, screened for inattentive ADD?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We're hoping our daughter graduates at that GPA - she has to do well this year.

Here is her list:
ODU (going for their open house tomorrow-has done a summer program there the past 2 summers, but has never done a full tour)
Radford (did a program summer of 21)
Randolph (loves the Take2 thing-toured in July)
Shenandoah (just toured last week)
Emory & Henry (wait and see-last school added)
Slippery Rock (PA) (went to a summer program in 22, close to a cousin)
Meredith (NC) (toured last fall)
Dean (MA) (toured 3 weeks ago - already admitted to their dance program, plans double major)
Alma (MI) (added after an event last spring - will see if she gets admitted, then tour)
Northern Michigan (auto admit at 2.25, will maybe tour in spring)
Lindenwood (MO) (another wait and see)

We are prepared for her NOT to get into any schools academically and have to go to NVCC. And even if she gets in somewhere, if we don't see effort and drive this year, we aren't wasting our money on a 4 year college.

Are you a Michigan family? Because I cannot imagine going to school in Marquette unless I had very strong ties to the area, it's just like...alaska levels of isolation and snow in the winter.

If your daughter is into dance and performing arts, and is Michigan inclined, I'd consider other places like Eastern Michigan or Oakland University, both publics in the Detroit area. The latter is really focused on performing arts; it's sort of a hidden gem in the tony suburbs.

we are NOT a MI family. Stumbled across NMU in our search for schools where she could do dance and combine with exercise science. Yes, we know it is far and cold, etc, etc. It is very out of left field. We follow their social media accounts, though, and it seems like a lovely place to spend 4 years. Actually saw on some post about the new freshman class a few weeks back that there was someone going there from Falls Church-thought "gotta find that person to share trips!"

It is likely an also ran, but she's still going to apply and see what happens.

As for the other schools you mention - trust me, we looked at all of them. EMU and Oakland weren't a match for her. Central was soooo close, but they require a specific minor that my daughter doesn't want. Western is well known for its arts programs, but I don't think she would get in with her terrible GPA, honestly.

She seems to be leaning towards ODU, Dean or Randolph right now. Pretty sure MI and St Louis area won't really be a thought by the Spring.

[Anonymous]

OP, along with virginia schools, your daughter may want to consider WVU.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We're hoping our daughter graduates at that GPA - she has to do well this year.

Here is her list:
ODU (going for their open house tomorrow-has done a summer program there the past 2 summers, but has never done a full tour)
Radford (did a program summer of 21)
Randolph (loves the Take2 thing-toured in July)
Shenandoah (just toured last week)
Emory & Henry (wait and see-last school added)
Slippery Rock (PA) (went to a summer program in 22, close to a cousin)
Meredith (NC) (toured last fall)
Dean (MA) (toured 3 weeks ago - already admitted to their dance program, plans double major)
Alma (MI) (added after an event last spring - will see if she gets admitted, then tour)
Northern Michigan (auto admit at 2.25, will maybe tour in spring)
Lindenwood (MO) (another wait and see)

We are prepared for her NOT to get into any schools academically and have to go to NVCC. And even if she gets in somewhere, if we don't see effort and drive this year, we aren't wasting our money on a 4 year college.

Are you a Michigan family? Because I cannot imagine going to school in Marquette unless I had very strong ties to the area, it's just like...alaska levels of isolation and snow in the winter.

If your daughter is into dance and performing arts, and is Michigan inclined, I'd consider other places like Eastern Michigan or Oakland University, both publics in the Detroit area. The latter is really focused on performing arts; it's sort of a hidden gem in the tony suburbs.

we are NOT a MI family. Stumbled across NMU in our search for schools where she could do dance and combine with exercise science. Yes, we know it is far and cold, etc, etc. It is very out of left field. We follow their social media accounts, though, and it seems like a lovely place to spend 4 years. Actually saw on some post about the new freshman class a few weeks back that there was someone going there from Falls Church-thought "gotta find that person to share trips!"

It is likely an also ran, but she's still going to apply and see what happens.

As for the other schools you mention - trust me, we looked at all of them. EMU and Oakland weren't a match for her. Central was soooo close, but they require a specific minor that my daughter doesn't want. Western is well known for its arts programs, but I don't think she would get in with her terrible GPA, honestly.

She seems to be leaning towards ODU, Dean or Randolph right now. Pretty sure MI and St Louis area won't really be a thought by the Spring.

Okay, phew! Good call on Central Michigan: I've heard the students aren't as happy as they used to be. The only other Michigan public school I'd consider is Grand Valley (gpa cut-off 2.5), but honestly, i think you'll get a way better ROI from ODU.

[Anonymous]

Georgia Southern is too hard to get to.

[Anonymous]

My friend graduated HS in PG county with a 1.8 GPA. He had to complete night classes to pass. Opted for PGCC, transferred to UMCP, graduated magna cum laude with an Accounting degree. He was assumed to have a learning disability. In reality, he was disengaged.

[Anonymous]

I would look at a college's Common Data Set, usually published online.

If money and fear of being far away wasn't a consideration, I would look out of state for best admission results. Particularly the midwest. Ok to prioritize: how to get there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My friend graduated HS in PG county with a 1.8 GPA. He had to complete night classes to pass. Opted for PGCC, transferred to UMCP, graduated magna cum laude with an Accounting degree. He was assumed to have a learning disability. In reality, he was disengaged.

It's no longer 1985

[Anonymous]

My husband barely passed high school, joined the military, started college through them part time and eventually wound up graduating from Mason with a degree in electrical engineering in 2010 even after we had married and started our family. I am not sure if he was magna, but his grades were really damn good once he actually buckled down and put in effort.

He was diagnosed dyslexic as a teen but also believes he has ADHD (after we got our now senior diagnosed)

You can absolutely be a better student later after starting at community college.

[Anonymous]

OP, take a look at York College in Pennsylvania.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We're hoping our daughter graduates at that GPA - she has to do well this year.

Here is her list:
ODU (going for their open house tomorrow-has done a summer program there the past 2 summers, but has never done a full tour)
Radford (did a program summer of 21)
Randolph (loves the Take2 thing-toured in July)
Shenandoah (just toured last week)
Emory & Henry (wait and see-last school added)
Slippery Rock (PA) (went to a summer program in 22, close to a cousin)
Meredith (NC) (toured last fall)
Dean (MA) (toured 3 weeks ago - already admitted to their dance program, plans double major)
Alma (MI) (added after an event last spring - will see if she gets admitted, then tour)
Northern Michigan (auto admit at 2.25, will maybe tour in spring)
Lindenwood (MO) (another wait and see)

We are prepared for her NOT to get into any schools academically and have to go to NVCC. And even if she gets in somewhere, if we don't see effort and drive this year, we aren't wasting our money on a 4 year college.

Are you a Michigan family? Because I cannot imagine going to school in Marquette unless I had very strong ties to the area, it's just like...alaska levels of isolation and snow in the winter.

If your daughter is into dance and performing arts, and is Michigan inclined, I'd consider other places like Eastern Michigan or Oakland University, both publics in the Detroit area. The latter is really focused on performing arts; it's sort of a hidden gem in the tony suburbs.

we are NOT a MI family. Stumbled across NMU in our search for schools where she could do dance and combine with exercise science. Yes, we know it is far and cold, etc, etc. It is very out of left field. We follow their social media accounts, though, and it seems like a lovely place to spend 4 years. Actually saw on some post about the new freshman class a few weeks back that there was someone going there from Falls Church-thought "gotta find that person to share trips!"

It is likely an also ran, but she's still going to apply and see what happens.

As for the other schools you mention - trust me, we looked at all of them. EMU and Oakland weren't a match for her. Central was soooo close, but they require a specific minor that my daughter doesn't want. Western is well known for its arts programs, but I don't think she would get in with her terrible GPA, honestly.

She seems to be leaning towards ODU, Dean or Randolph right now. Pretty sure MI and St Louis area won't really be a thought by the Spring.

Okay, phew! Good call on Central Michigan: I've heard the students aren't as happy as they used to be. The only other Michigan public school I'd consider is Grand Valley (gpa cut-off 2.5), but honestly, i think you'll get a way better ROI from ODU.

Also considered GVSU-not a good match for her. Too bad, though - that is another hidden gem dance program.

We were just at ODU today for their open house. She loves it there. Like I said, the non east coast schools that are currently on the list are likely to not be real considerations when this is all said and done.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My friend graduated HS in PG county with a 1.8 GPA. He had to complete night classes to pass. Opted for PGCC, transferred to UMCP, graduated magna cum laude with an Accounting degree. He was assumed to have a learning disability. In reality, he was disengaged.

It's no longer 1985

Ok Smart Ass thanks for the ageism

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The A students work for the B students, the C students own the company, and the dropouts invented the product the company makes.

Keep telling yourself that so you can feel better.
You really think Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg were C students in high school?
When you got the facts wrong, you conclusion and decision based on it be could be way off. I feel bad for you and your children.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The A students work for the B students, the C students own the company, and the dropouts invented the product the company makes.

Keep telling yourself that so you can feel better.
You really think Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg were C students in high school?
When you got the facts wrong, you conclusion and decision based on it be could be way off. I feel bad for you and your children.

Wow. That's a little intense.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My friend graduated HS in PG county with a 1.8 GPA. He had to complete night classes to pass. Opted for PGCC, transferred to UMCP, graduated magna cum laude with an Accounting degree. He was assumed to have a learning disability. In reality, he was disengaged.

It's no longer 1985

Ok Smart Ass thanks for the ageism

It's true, though.

- NP