A+ Schools for B Students

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Anonymous wrote:I thought this gave many decent options. Keep in mind that some of the majors at these schools are more selective than others, but it is good list to start the search.

https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities/a-plus?fbclid=IwAR0UN_azWA6X0Yy2dlHsaxg4COS91iWcdTklCrOY0q6oBrBkbwfROKcWHsY

The very first line of from the article... "If you're a good student with less-than-stellar test scores or a so-so GPA, these are the schools for you."[i] What does this mean? Other than test scores/GPA, how is a good student defined?

Are you serious? Who's a better student: the straight A kid with lame ECs who took no college level classes or the 3.4 unweighted who took more than the minimum required load of only college level classes, while also participating in competitive sports and playing an instrument?

What does that have to do with anything written above?

It answers the PP's question with a question pointing out that PP has a very narrow and likely incorrect view of what makes a good student. Test scores and GPA are part of a picture but don't always tell the story you think they tell.

But they are darn good predictors of where your kid will wind up.

There is no "good predictor" that shows A students do better than B students in the long run.

No one said long run. We are talking about where they will get into college. In that regard A’s do better than B’s, special circumstances notwithstanding. If you think differently you’re in denial.

Enjoy your short run that gets you to a lesser place in the long run.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Interesting - my alma mater is on the list. Excellent endowment, had close to a full ride scholarship and graduated with very little debt.

Something to consider is that many of these options have an honors college. Mine did, and I was really satisfied with my academic experience in my major. But the scholarship was huge for me and my family and I'm grateful for it.

and you were a B student?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I thought this gave many decent options. Keep in mind that some of the majors at these schools are more selective than others, but it is good list to start the search.

https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities/a-plus?fbclid=IwAR0UN_azWA6X0Yy2dlHsaxg4COS91iWcdTklCrOY0q6oBrBkbwfROKcWHsY

The very first line of from the article... "If you're a good student with less-than-stellar test scores or a so-so GPA, these are the schools for you."[i] What does this mean? Other than test scores/GPA, how is a good student defined?

Good students are students who pay attention, have a good attitude, are curious, and are eager to learn. Not all A students exhibit these behaviors, and not all students who exhibit these behaviors get A’s. I’m a teacher.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I thought this gave many decent options. Keep in mind that some of the majors at these schools are more selective than others, but it is good list to start the search.

https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities/a-plus?fbclid=IwAR0UN_azWA6X0Yy2dlHsaxg4COS91iWcdTklCrOY0q6oBrBkbwfROKcWHsY

The very first line of from the article... "If you're a good student with less-than-stellar test scores or a so-so GPA, these are the schools for you."[i] What does this mean? Other than test scores/GPA, how is a good student defined?

Good students are students who pay attention, have a good attitude, are curious, and are eager to learn. Not all A students exhibit these behaviors, and not all students who exhibit these behaviors get A’s. I’m a teacher.

All respect to you as a teacher but you left out the thing that keeps my kid a B student despite having all of the qualities you identified: a work ethic. He just doesn’t work hard. The work wears him out and when he hits that wall he kinda sorta quits, even if the work isn’t done. (Getting better but still not a strength.)

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Interesting - my alma mater is on the list. Excellent endowment, had close to a full ride scholarship and graduated with very little debt.

Something to consider is that many of these options have an honors college. Mine did, and I was really satisfied with my academic experience in my major. But the scholarship was huge for me and my family and I'm grateful for it.

and you were a B student?

I had a 3.9 GPA in high school. 32 ACT with no test prep. My school did not offer any AP classes - it was a long time ago. Had to maintain a 3.3 GPA to keep my scholarships money.