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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Lack of SAT score and junior year grades, let alone EC context, just leave too much variability to guess.

Just know there will be many, many options! Focus on what you can control for now, worry about schools later. [/quote]

^ This. You’re heading into sophomore year summer- this is a great time to explore some interesting activities, do some high-impact volunteer work and see if there might be a unique, spiky hobby your kid can explore. Later on in HS it gets trickier to do these things- kids want to work, make $, hang out with friends once they get a bit older. Look into summer programs with local museums, nonprofits, get a summer internship, etc. My kids both did a foreign exchange program their sophomore summer, along with tons of volunteer work. DD did enough volunteering that she was able to get the PVSA gold award (program has been suspended- thanks, Trump) that summer, which worked out great because she was too young to get a job. In addition to rounding out ECs, these activities provide great material for college essays.

Next year, start your college visits. Once you have an idea of what types of schools appeal to your DS, you can build a good list. You’re smart to be doing your research now to set him us for success later. 
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Lots of great points. But if the kid is willing and you have the free time, doesn't hurt to check out a few relatively close by schools now. Everyone has different strategies. But good to expose him and there are that many fewer to see next year. I wouldn't cancel other plans to do this or force him to do so if not interested, but I think it has value if possible.[/quote]

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