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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How critical is it that she be admitted to any particular VA college? Is that a huge concern for you? I have a different answer, depending on how you answer that question.

She needs to be on pace with her peers, her peers at her particular school. Your school counselor is better to suggest what that is.

If you are willing to have her go out of state to college, to not one of the most selective colleges, or attend a Va public which is not, generally considered, say the top 4, she will have many choices.

[b]Having a solid footing in math has it's advantages[/b]. Those advantages may not show up until college. Whatever pace she needs to achieve a solid foundation, is the best pace.[/quote]

"Having a solid footing in math" comes from your child having self-confidence, not hating math, and being reasonably - not overly- challenged.  And all that is more important than what the counselor advises for possible college or career preferences 4 years from now.   If she eventually comes to pursuing an engineering or other science or mathematical career path, she will be better off having studied at an appropriate pace for her ability and interest. If she is not that advanced, then it's even more important to have a solid foundation and mastery and not skip levels or move too quickly for her to develop that solid mastery and understanding.

Do what's best for your daughter, not for YOUR plans for where she goes to college.  [/quote]

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