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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My DS is very similar. He graduated from high school two years ago, had no ECs, 29 ACT and was in the top five in his class in a very small, well regarded private. What we eventually decided on was finding him a smaller LAC that was close enough to home that he could go home when he needed to.

He is now a very happy sophomore with a 3.8 GPA at a school that fits his needs and is about 45 minutes away from us. It was not as selective as some of the schools his peers decided on - but FWIW he did get into a HYPS but knew that he would not be successful there because he wouldn't have the support he needed. From what I remember, he wrote his common app essay about deciding to switch from public to private in seventh grade and feeling like he was a part of something bigger than himself for the six years he was there.

His social anxiety was so bad with the roommate situation he initially had that we were able to get a medical exemption for housing after his first semester and he now lives in an off campus apartment and has his car if he needs to come home. I would say he probably comes home every other weekend so he has a quiet familiar place to get work done.

He has found a great group of friends in his major who are all quiet, dedicated and driven to succeed - and they have all bonded further by doing charity work through their honor society and going out to dinner at different restaurants. Your DD will find her people if she's in the right environment and has support from you![/quote]

Thanks for sharing your son’s experience. I’m glad he found the right school and he is happy. I hope my daughter will, too. The responses here are definitely helpful. [/quote]

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