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[quote=Anonymous]Have you ever tested her for a learning disability?  I wonder, if she is studying hard, and really trying, could she maybe be having trouble concentrating and retaining or processing information?  Kind of a little late for grades, but, it might help her understand why she can't get beyond that B.

I see absolutely no problem with someone going to community college for two years and then transferring.  From what I have heard, it's easier to transfer from a community college to a good univ. than go in straight out of HS.  I have no idea if this is true, but anecdotally, my friend did that very thing into Cal (though this was some years ago).

Also, there are many many people who do well in life who have gone to a state university, myself included.  All the experts say, working hard and not giving up will trump smarts.  I would focus on how hard she works.  That will get her far in life, too.

But, I can understand how your DD feels, especially if she is surrounded by high achievers.  Does she have anything outside of school that she likes and is good at? [/quote]

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