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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Do you think he will apply to Catholic colleges and universities? He may have a leg up there?

But yes, he is competing against the other kids in his grade for admission if you are looking at the top colleges, so it's not great if he currently has one of the lowest GPAs in his grade. It also suggests there is grade inflation at that school (which colleges would also know about and take into account. Again, not good for your DS). He does have time to adjust and raise his GPA. It's a long road from freshman year to junior and senior years. Catholic school was quite an adjustment for my son, but he switched much earlier, before high school.[/quote]

Sorry, but I’m not understanding this post.

1. A 3.3 gpa is definitely not “the lowest gpa” in the class.

2. How does the original post suggest grade inflation? If anything, it suggests the prior public school was inflating grades (or was simply setting the bar low) while the catholic school is more challenging and grading more accurately.

3. Stop fear mongering. A 3.3 gpa one quarter is fine. ICYMI: even kids with a 3.0 gpa can get into college. [/quote]

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