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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The strongest argument for a community college for her, OP, is that the faculty and staff at a CC are going to be much, MUCH more prepared to help this student succeed than will the faculty/staff of an institution that is geared for traditional college-age students from "traditional" families. She will be intrinsically included, vs. having to do some combination of explaining herself and her background and hiding it. [/quote]

i really disagree, the exception might be richard bland bc of the residential aspect. Community colleges are so easy to get lost in, there is not a  I would recommend a small private college where her professors know her and there is a big emphasis on community.

To the other small colleges, I'd add Bridgewater College, Roanoke College, and Mary Baldwin.

Another good option is GMU living on campus. On one hand it's good to have a small community, on the other hand it may feel claustrophobic and she might feel she can find her friend group more easily in a larger school like GMU.

In MD I'd consider Notre Dame of MD, Goucher, and Hood.[/quote]

Completely agree.  Community college, especially NoVA, is a terrible idea.  Way too easy to get lost.  Richard Bland is a great option.

OP, have you considered Christopher Newport?  It’s small and has a good reputation for supporting students with special needs.  ODU and VCU would also be supportive, but they’re so big…I think she would do well with a smaller campus and more attention from an advisor.

As a former HD English teacher, I have worked with  several kids in foster care to get accepted to college.  Many, many admissions offices will completely overlook the first couple of years of GPA if she has a dramatic turnaround in your care.  There is a reason she is in foster care and hat they will see is how she has thrived and excelled with the right care and support.

Try to get an appt with the head of guidance at her HS.  Also encourage you to develop a good relationship with at least one of her teachers, ideally her English teacher.  I did a lot of support and advocacy for my kids, including having guidance counselors make calls to their admissions contacts at times.  I also went out of my way to write stellar recommendations and help kids with their essays.

Thank you for giving her the support her parents couldn’t.  [/quote]

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