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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Late blooming daughter at a middle-tier private. First two years of hs were rough. GPA end of sophomore year was a 2.7. She has since turned a corner. However, with only 2 years left, unsure of how much we can realistically expect it to climb, even with the increased effort. She is an athlete (track) and fast enough to run at a smaller, less academic D3, which she would like to do, and which we would like for her to do, as it brings her joy and gives her confidence. She’s spoken with some coaches, which motivates and excites her to continue working.

Lots of sports and volunteering. She’s a good kid. Just took a while to get her act together.

Unsure of where to go from here. Do we need to be looking for colleges with a 90% acceptance rate? There has to be a home for her somewhere, right? Surely she cannot be the only college applicant with an unimpressive gpa?

Do colleges differentiate between private and public school candidates? It seems like every school we research wants a 3.5 or higher. Is all hope lost?[/quote]
Although elite college admissions is exponentially more difficult than a generation ago, admission to very solid and respectable schools for a candidate like this is easier. [/quote]

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