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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]For all the parents stressing about grades, I can assure you that there was a lot LESS stress with my freshman CS major, NMSF, 11 APs, 1560 SAT and 4.5 GPA then my 2.3 GPA 11th grader taking the easiest course load. So what if you get a couple of Bs and Cs. You will have options! [/quote]

Did you mean a lot MORE stress with your high-achieving kid?[/quote]
No. So what if child number had some Bs. Great student with options. Everyone carrying on about a 3.5 GPA is devastating. Try working with a 2.3 GPA!!  [/quote]
+1

In reality, if your kid has to be pushed/work extremely hard for a 3.99+UW gpa, then a T25-30 school just might not be the best place for them for 4 years anyhow.

I've got a 3.5UW/1220/1 AP they barely passed and a 3.98UW/1500/9APs with mostly 5s and 2 4s.  I will take that any day over the stress that a 2.3 UW in HS would mean.  My 3.5 kid attended a T100 school, and once they found their major (let's just say pre health was not the best way to start) in finance, it was fairly smooth sailing, even with their learning issues.  My 3.98 is at a T30 and flourishing but would excel anywhere and is likely happier at their 30ish vs a T10.

But I get what a 2.3 (and possible learning issues) would mean.  You are just trying to keep afloat and help your kid find their ultimate path after HS, and most likely that does NOT mean college right away (your poor kid is likely so stressed and burned out from academics and needs a break and a mental health boost to realize they are a great person, despite not attending a college/4 year college right away
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