Rising junior in fcps w 3.3 w gpa: what colleges?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Check out the College admission advice for awesomely average kids board on Facebook. One of the rules is no GPAs over 3.5. The kids are getting into great places all over the country.

Oh, thank God. Feeling a little beaten down after a rough semester for one of my kids. Thanks for the tip!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Syracuse is a safety for that gpa, bit more than 60k tho

Are u high? No way can get into Syracuse with that profile. DD’s friend with mostly As didn’t get into Newhouse there.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Look at the Jesuit schools (beyond Georgetown and BC). Loyola in New Orleans, Xavier in Cincinnati, Marquette in Milwaukee, St. Joe’s in Philly, etc. Typically generous with merit aid, usually lots of supports available if students need them.

Yes on the Jesuits. Marquette and Loyola Chicago not only accepted my DC but offered her merit money!

Geographic diversity is your friend in this situation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Syracuse is a safety for that gpa, bit more than 60k tho

Really?

Only from a rigorous private school with no grade inflation.

[Anonymous]

You might want to look at Furman, Center, and U of Tampa

[Anonymous]

Washington and Jefferson College
Chatham University
Juniata
Susquehana
Longwood
Allegheny

[Anonymous]

The SUNYs have a tuition match program as well.
Flagler College in St Augustine, FL
Lake Forest (more expensive)

[Anonymous]

Sometimes CTCLs get unnecessary hate on this board but this list is a really good resource for students and their parents. https://ctcl.org/category/college-profiles/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You might want to look at Furman, Center, and U of Tampa

Be careful with U of Tampa. The graduation and freshman retention rates are terrible. Despite its low acceptance rate, it's not selective based on academic talent but on who can afford to pay full freight. The endowment is puny, and housing is a yearly issue.

[Anonymous]

Elon. Highpoint. Charleston. Dickinson. Macalaster. Pitt.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is JMU just a pipe dream for this type of student? She also plays a sport and has a part time job.

No it’s definitely a possibility and I’m surprised the OP discounted it right away.

[Anonymous]

Pitt and Macalster, however, are a pipe dream.

[Anonymous]

I agree about Elon, Charleston, and Wooster. As well as Mary Wash, CNU, and St. Mary’s College of MD. Jesuit school’s like St. Joe’s (among others) also a good suggestion.

[Anonymous]

What about UNC-Asheville or SUNY New Paltz? Both are small/medium sized state liberal arts colleges in nice college towns.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Elon. Highpoint. Charleston. Dickinson. Macalaster. Pitt.

Pitt? No way. My 3.8uw/4.4w DD was waitlisted. OP’s kids stats are a little low for Pitt.