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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Is it so bad she can't return for spring term?

I would: 
Get her home and take a break.   Look to see if there were any mental health issues that drove it - if yes, get her the support she needs.

Have your daughter work with the school to create a schedule that works for her in the Spring.   Top 10 schools do not want kids failing out.  They want to help them be successful.

Does she need a gap year?   [/quote]

Sorry, didn't mean to suggest she won't return in Jan; she will still finish out freshman year. It's just the process of transferring begins basically now with, I think, March deadlines in order to set up attending a different college next Aug/Sept. I don't think another semester is going to make a huge different in gpa, so assuming it's still pretty mediocre, what is the best case? And will they factor in high school stats (which are terrific) or just seize on low current gpa? And is it any hook at all to be applying from a top private?[/quote]

First semester of college is often a reality check.  Two of my kids--who did well in HS without putting in a lot of effort--BOMBED first semester at SLACs.  One kid was made to sign an academic contract upon returning for spring.  DC had weekly meetings with advisor and with an assigned faculty member to review study plans, create plans for getting work done, review papers, etc.  DC hated it and was ashamed, but admitted that the assistance was needed.  Got solid grades second semester and pulled overall GPA to 3.0.  Seriously considered transferring but decided to stay as academic performance got better and work/life balance improved.  Other DC was at a very small, nurturing SLAC that did not make a big deal over a bad semester.  Assigned to a mentor and therapeutic support--focused on not beating self up and letting go of anxiety around perfection.  Went on the publish papers and present at conferences and is now applying to grad programs.  Graduated with a very good GPA.

I think the first thing for your DD to do is to take advantage of what the school offers for supports.  It might be best for her to work on improving her GPA where she is and to restore her sense of mastery.  A running transfer is likely not the best solution.  Have her contact her advisor ASAP.  Set up some meetings to discuss the issues and see where she needs the support. The decision to transfer should only be made after the root cause is identified.
 Good luck.[/quote]

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