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[quote=Anonymous]Course rigor is important--3 lab sciences, 4 years of foreign language, math up to calculus, a solid number of honors, AP/IB across all core content areas (English, History/Social studies, Science, Math).  Getting nearly all As in these courses will make kids competitive for the top in-state publics (UMd or UVA/W&M) in the area and top OOS schools.  But there are also lots of really good schools for kids with more of a B average.

SAT doesn't make up for low GPA anymore--but if you don't have other hooks you need to do well on it.

Find ECs that your kid genuinely enjoys---and better to specialize than to spread thin.  Look for opportunities to get recognition in the ECs (leadership roles, competitions etc.) but these really should be pursued because kid values them not to fill out resume.

Don't let trying for a top college weigh out over positive learning experiences in the moment.  Kids succeed from a really wide range of colleges and college admissions at selective schools can be capricious.[/quote]

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