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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If the GPA drops below a 3.0 for one semester, I’m not paying for the next one.

It worked for me.[/quote]

I dunno, I want my kids trying things that are so hard they aren’t actually certain they’ll do well. It feels like this would be a disincentive to taking big risks. [/quote]

+1
my 3.99UW/1520/10AP/great EC kid attended a T30 school for engineering.  Used the AP credit and took calc 3/4 and Orgo 1&2 as a freshman.  Spring semester was rough and ended with a 2.9xx. Bounced back with a 3.7+ each of the next 3 semesters so far.  Engineering is hard. 
We have discussions with our kids that goal is a 3.0+ simply because you need that for internships and it's a great goal to have. 
But we more look at their effort.  Yes, if they get a 2.2 and spent the semester out partying and not really doing academics, then they would know "do it another semester and you are not staying at an expensive school--you can come home and go to community college/local state U and figure things out". But if that 2.2 comes from genuine hard work in a hard major, Im still supporting them
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This is such a pathetic post.  You still describe your kid by reference to his high schools stats years into college.  Wow.  You people are something else.  You could have made your same exact points without having to give the high school numbers.  [/quote]

The PP probably was providing the student’s stats for context, i.e., this was a good HS student who nevertheless struggled in a difficult college major but was able to turn it around. I found that context to be helpful in reading this post.

Also did you know that IBs and other financial institution employers actually typically ask for SAT/ACT score from their internship applicants?  It is a useful data point and can be relevant even at the college level.  [/quote]

Agreed, the context was useful. I never finished college, but it was a crappy regional school. My parents couldn't pay for anything and there was no incentive to keep my gpa high because unpaid or low paying internships were not an option financially. They were not involved at all with my grades, except for when I needed to medically withdraw.

C's get degree's, but As and Bs get free degree's is my motto with my kiddo. My financial support will never be unconditional and I've made it clear that this is an investment in their future, and I expect a return in the form of them taking advantage of all of the opportunities. If they don't have a great GPA they will miss out on opportunities like internships and much more. My support isn't black or white, but like another PP mentioned, if they're caught with their pants down not putting in the effort, I'm happy to provide motivation by reminding them who writes the checks. [/quote]

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