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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is an interesting thread for me.  My DC has a 3.3 UW GAP (4.0 weighted), interesting extracurriculars, 2400 (perfect) SATs, and a 5 on DC's NSL AP exam.  (Other AP scores, from this year, not yet in.)

Given his GPA, we have been looking at mid-tier schools.  Should I raise the bar?[/quote]

Since you mention NSL I assume you are in MCPS. That's a low GPA for a smart kid in MCPS so colleges might question the gap between scores and achievement. I posted that mine had a 3.9 UW, which was a 4.6 weighted and that was pretty typical for the kids applying to competitive colleges. Did your DC have a bad freshman year and then improvement soph and junior year? That might help explain the gap.

There are schools that are pretty focused on scores so those might be worth looking at. Otherwise the mid tier schools are a good target.[/quote]

PP here.  [b]DC has significant learning disabilities.  DC's GPA reflects a combination of very challenging classes; struggles with writing; organizational challenges; and average processing speed.[/b]  DC has limited accommodations in school.[/quote]

In that case you really need to focus on schools that are a good fit academically and will provide appropriate support, not the rankings. College can be a challenge for kids with significant LDs who don't get adequate support.[/quote]

Please.  GTLD kids can go anywhere.  Just find the right support.  [/quote]

Isn't that what I said?

Getting the right support was critical for my GTLD kid, who graduated from college this year. And her issues weren't even as significant as what the OP has described in bold above. [/quote]

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