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[quote=Anonymous]We have an unmotivated Junior that does not know what he's interested in.  He was an A student up through middle school and dropped to an A- average in HS freshman year.  Sophomore year was a disaster which continues into Jr. year.  Assignments not turned in, bad grades in tests, etc. Overall GPA is now closer to a B.  We expect him to be at about a B+ average (unweighted) at the end of Jr. year.  To provide context on his abilities, he was smart enough to get into TJ (no prep; decided to apply, got in and subsequently decided not to go).  He's not really that big into ECs or sports and does not do any of them consistently.   He's been doing reasonably well in math (A- avg.) and is currently on Calc BC.  Seems more interested in STEM subjects.

As we approach college selection, we'd like to pick a school that is strong in STEM where he stands a reasonable chance of getting in but at the same time will stay on him to get the work done.   I've read that SLACs/LACs are the best for this as opposed to public colleges.  Can someone recommend a few good schools where he stands a chance?   He will have AP CS, BC Calc and AP Physics C or AP chem done by senior year along with the other usual APs (English, History, etc.).  Money is not an issue.  Don't expect any aid.

To address the obvious comment that will pop up.. We did considered Community College but based on our experience with him, I'm concerned that the cohort will make things worse for him and the teachers/staff won't really care.  [/quote]

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