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[quote=Anonymous]To maximize college placement opportunities, the key focus should be differentiation and gpa remediation. Assuming kid stays at current school, I would drop the high level classes, get tutors, and shoot for all A junior year. Next, I agree with a pp about choosing a non-stem major - perhaps humanities, or an interdisciplinary major with a social science? And spend this summer doing something on that topic that they can write about on essays. Show intellectual curiosity in that area. Join/create EC that aligns with intended major. I am not an expert but my kid went to a very competitive private with really accomplished kids - both stats and EC. I had my kid focused on getting best grades they could and focused on a specific academic area where they excelled.  Took high level classes in only a few areas. Despite all the claims of needing high rigor in everything, my kid took few adv classes and placed very well in a top college. Because they had a story that was authentic and different than peers. Kid worked really hard and Grades were good but not top compared to school peers...but interests were really solid and intended major story was super strong. Moving to a new school may or may not be the answer. Figure out a plan that works for your kid. Be different. Good luck! [/quote]

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