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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My question about readiness is a bit different. DC got into a T20 school, and had the grades, score and ECs to get in ED. Until the pandemic, I have not been involved in DC's education, such as making sure DC's homework got done or directing DC's course selection. On numerous occasions, DC reject my advice to take an easier path, took harder courses, and excelled. Since DC got accepted to college, DC, who did not adjust well to online school, essentially stopped going to school and concentrated on one EC, at which DC excelled and set new national records. Connected to the EC, DC started a businesses and has made thousands, and could easily continue this next year and make around $30k+. DC's 3rd quarter GPA was less than 2.0, but with MCPS averaging DC plans to go back to getting straight As so college admission is not revoked.

Over the winter, DC and I discussed whether to defer admission if school was online next year. It was an easy choice- DC would take a gap year, stay home and make $$. Now that college plans to be in person, I am still not certain that DC will focus on college, as DC plans to continue the business to some extent while in college. I don't want to waste a lot of $$ paying for tuition et al while DC, who has gotten out of the habit of rigorous study, runs around earning money. At the same time, DC is pretty difficult at home, and it would be better for all of us if DC was away in school. When I have tried to discuss the potential issues and taking a gap year next year, DC makes it clear that DC wants to go to college in the fall.

Advice appreciated. I know this may be a 1st world problem, but I am not certain whether I am over thinking this and worrying about nothing out of the ordinary, or too afraid to recognize a potential disaster and being the adult and requiring DC to take a gap year, get the business out of his system and then go to college ready to focus.[/quote]

"Larlo, we are so excited that you will get to attend college in person this fall. As we agreed, your dad and I are happy to pay for your tuition, so long as you keep up a 3.0 GPA, since we think it's very important to focus on your classes when enrolled. Good luck, we can't wait to see what you do out in the world!"[/quote]

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