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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Can we get back on topic?  My middling student is a mainly B with some Cs at one of the Big 3.  No hooks.  Diverse extracurriculars, to include playing in band, drama, and student govt.  Strong lax player, but won't be recruited.  Very popular and well liked by al if that counts for anything.  Are we community college bound?[/quote]

I have one of those kids and he is doing well at his SLAC in the South. He has found that his Big 3 background made the transition to college a smooth experience. If I had one critique of your description, it would be the use of the term "middling." Being in the middle of the top tier of students is nothing to complain about. Indeed, I think the well-rounded approach that is not myopic about getting A's and is focused on the experiences of the high school years will serve your student well in the long run. It is important for your student not to feel that you are somehow disappointed in his/her class standing. I would not give up on sports either. Being a strong lacrosse player in this area may mean that there are schools where he/she could walk on to the team. In general, athletes at Division III programs tend to have higher GPAs than the rest of the student body. I think your student will have a lot of schools from which to choose. [/quote]

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