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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have not read the other posts so forgive me if this has already been said.

1) if DS goes to work on farm, can't he defer the current acceptance for a year so that even if he fails to procure a better acceptance next year, he is in no worse position (and probably better, more mature)

2) another thought is that DS will likely do better in the "better school lottery" if he attends the college for freshman year, take classes best suited for him to do well in (high GPA), and then submit transfer applications (potentially even for spring admissions if schools he's interested in allow that)

3) if he takes a year off (even if he defers entry to his current acceptance) - I think he should find a way to take a college course or two while he works on the farm. Whether that be at a local community college, at a college nearby that has continuing studies, or even online at a well established university with continuing studies degrees.  This will allow him to show he's still interested in school and (if not attending the deferred school) result in transfer credits that mean he's a few steps ahead when he arrives at his new school.  Be SURE to see policies of each school on transfer credit and on AP so that you choose these courses strategically to count for more (not overlap AP, and count as prereqs or general requirements)

You have to be careful with number 3. If you take college classes after high school graduation, that generally labels you as a transfer student rather than a freshman. That can have repercussions on scholarships and admittance.

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