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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]FCPS parent here. I’m tryIng to translate a 3.75 APS into An FCPS WGPA.  My guess is UVA or VT Engineering is probably not happening. VT Arts and Sciences may be possible though.

My kid is at WM, so two things to know:

One. They put a ton of weight on ED and demonstrated interest. My kid has a GPA at WMs 25% and was unhooked.  Now, she had some extenuating circumstances: low grades clustered in spring 2020 (COVID) and some interesting, advanced course choices.   She got in ED with a 34 ACT and strong demonstrated interests.  Kids with much higher GPAs at their school we’re not taken in RD.  Also, schedule an interview this summer. The “optional essay” is not optional. Try to do a fall focus day.

Two. If you waitlist at WM, you automatically get the option of a semester overseas through a private company or at a community college and a spring start with a 3.0. So, that could be an option. 
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And have her fight for every .1.  Test corrections, extra credit, tutoring. If she can move some grades up even one step (B+ to A-) that helps.  Don’t leave points on the table. [/B][/quote]

I read this, and I understand why so many kids are miserable anxious messes. Do not do this to your child. No college reputation is worth this horror show. [/quote]

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