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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DS is a junior who will likely end up with a 3.3+/3.8+ GPA (9 APs).  SAT is 1540.  A lot of schools are out of his range when you look at just the GPA.  We are in a quandry as to where to apply.

For example, Clemson has an average GPA of 4.39 (source: collegevine) for the 2021 cycle.  What kind of kids populate the group below that average?  URMs? Women? athletes? or will someone like my kid - low GPA but high SAT and rigorous curriculum be part of that pool.  Using Clemson as an example.  DS wants to pursue a major in a CS-adjacent field - Data science, Information Systems, etc. but not interested in full CS.[/quote]

You'll be fine. Sheesh.  One of my kids was like 3.6/1440 and got into College Park 2y ago. If you're a MD res, worst case go to UMBC or CC then transfer.

But there are loads of schools that will take a 1540.

And I'd ignore all colleges stated gpa stats. You can't tell what is weighted or not and they are all trying to impress people with numbers.[/quote]

OP here.  Thanks!

To answer some of the questions. 
- DS goes to FCPS (not TJ)
- SAT was in one sitting with about 2 months of prep.  Score is consistent with the PSAT (which was with no prep) score.  Slightly higher percentile in the SAT, given the prep.
- Agree on the comments about lack of dedication.  It doesn't matter if the course is AP, Honors or not.  Grades about the same, mostly due to lack of effort.  Great class participation, teachers love him, etc. but doesn't put in the work.  We realize we need an 'explanation' come college application time.
- Can't afford Singer or his brother, but I suspect Singer's services will now be offered at a very steep discount given his soon-to-be destination.   :)

Thanks for all the suggestions..[/quote]

He will be fine and have plenty of options. Sounds like he will get good recommendations which will help.

One thing to think about is what story does the transcript tell - is there a trend up throughout HS? Was he increasing rigor?

I get the disparity -- my kids both had 1500+ SATs with minimal prep but lower GPAs than might be expected with that, partly because both have ADHD. One was pretty classic upward trend -- all Bs in 9th with mostly regular level classes, gradually improving grades and increasing rigor, got mostly As with a few APs in 11th, all As with heavy APs in 12th.  My other started 9th strong and then fell apart during covid. By 11th, added additional health issues to the mix and had grades all over the place and was very lucky to get some grades to round up to Bs on the final transcript. Has found her equilibrium in 12th and now getting all As with several APs. Her ultimate GPA is not that different than my older kid but the story the transcript tells is very different and we told the counselor she could share the health and ADHD issues that impacted grades. She's been happy with her acceptances.[/quote]

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