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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My DC has a 2.6 GPA (lower if you look at only core classes) at a (not big 3) DMV private. 1380 SAT. Applied EA to 10 colleges recommended by school counselor. Only one college has rolling admissions and it was on the “match” list. Wait listed. Very concerned DC won’t get in to college. Has anyone else been in a similar grade/SAT situation? If so, where did your child get accepted? Wondering whether DC should apply to a couple more safeties RD. DC needs a small nurturing college with good supports (tutoring, writing center, approachable professors). Thank you. Please no snarks. And please no suggestions for community college. Thank you.[/quote]

OP, sorry I am just seeing this now and hope you are still reading (I can only imagine you may have checked out by now).

Quick, apply to Loras College in Iowa.  I had never heard of it and I am from the Midwest but I met a woman in law school who raved out about it.  I laughed it off but she would have her college friends visit on the weekends and they were all great people.  Fast forward to me having a ADHD + unspecified learning disability child looking at colleges.  I spent so many nights awake worried about him.  The thing is that the loves school, terrible at it but one of those kids who has no problem going to school each day.

He had a 2.5 and 21 ACT when we started looking.  Had him work with an essay coach since I knew he needed to tell his story. Dragged him kicking and screaming to Loras when I remembered it!  He didn't hate it when we toured.  He began to like it when he got in.  We loved it when they gave him money to attend.  It is a great place and their Lynch center is great for these kids.  He may not make it out in 4 years but he currently has a 3.2 and is happy.  I couldn't wish for anything more for him.  There are colleges out there that will be a fit for your child.  Keep your mind open and just look around.[/quote]

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