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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DD has a 3.2 UW GPA and 31 ACT score as a junior. Does go to a private, so GPA is not abysmal, but probably at the 20th-25th percentile. She wants to go to a small or mid sized school. Interested in studying Chemistry, and if that doesn’t work out, Economics. She’s pretty quiet and interested in visual arts (painting) and outdoor activities (skiing, backpacking, & climbing) - wants to continue in college. I have no idea what schools would be targets for her. I feel like UVM, Denver, and St. Lawrence might be good ones? It’s hard because her GPA and ACT don’t align. We can contribute 50k a year to college but may not get aid, so schools that give merit would be appreciated.[/quote]

Likely can do better on SAT/ACT by next fall so you're probably jumping the gun.

31 = 1400 roughly. That's decent but not getting in anywhere special. It will get in plenty of places though even if she does not improve. I'd guess she would be competitive-to-lock at those 3 schools though I don't know them well. But she will improve her stats probably and if so, those may be safeties at the end of the day.   1400 does show she is not *over achieving* which is good.

I'd also say her gpa and scores may well align if this is a reasonably challenging private (or she is lazy).  I would submit a 31/1400 at a test optional school with a 3.2.

Take the test(s) in the early fall and then decide.

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