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[quote=Anonymous]I don't care for 21:39's judgmental tone, but I think she is correct in that this decision needs to be informed by more than just the GPA.

Is this teen a hard worker but not a real student? Agree, vocational study may be the way to go. Alternatively, if she is not a great student but is goal-oriented and has a goal in mind (e.g., she wants to be a nurse), there are professional programs of study your state universities that would be worth checking out. As a VA resident, I would look at VCU, for example. Enlisting in the military or coast guard might also be considered.

Is she a B- student because she is lacking in direction? I agree that enlisting is something that should be strongly considered. Again, don't forget the coast guard as an alternative to military service.

Is she a B- student because she's a late bloomer, with better grades recently? I would consider the second tier liberal arts colleges, along the lines of those "Colleges that Change Lives," because she may thrive with the more personal attention given in a small college, and depending on her scores, activities, and more recent grades, she may even receive some merit aid. Another option is CC for a year or two, followed by transfer to an in-state 4-year college/university. Either of these avenues might also be right for a student who might have been an A/B+ student but who got side-tracked by illness, mental health issues, life events, etc., but for this kid I might lean towards CC just because she might need additional emotional/moral support for a longer period of time.[/quote]

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