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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]One admissions counsellor said kids with high test scores and low grades make them very cautious, because whatever is causing the kid not to do well is likely to continue in college
At least the hard worker, despite low test scores seems to have figured out how to achieve despite possible shortcomings.  [/quote]
Yes, this is my biggest fear about DC in college. DC has always been like this (very capable, but minimal effort), so I'm afraid this won't change much in college. Going to have to choose very carefully. [/quote]

Well you have to pick the best college for this, but another idea is to really start focusing on what kind of job or career he wants. Really tie that to internships he can do over the summer, majors, and clubs or research he can do during the school year. I would try to connect college with his self interest and specific  future. Lots of kids for example who hate school end up doing great in sales. That’s a different skill set than courses and tests, But they can have good internships and get involved with activities that will help them launch. [/quote]

Agree with this. My friends with a smart slacker son who barely graduated from college joined the Air Force and went to flight school and fell in love with flying. He graduated first in his class and had his pick of assignments. You need to find the thing that they love (or at least enjoy). [/quote]

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