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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Oldest son had a 3.3 or 3.4. Went to Indiana University. Failed out.

No light switch goes off at college. You know how you ride him now for the 3.3? Well, you can't at college, he can do literally anything he wants at college. And will. The 3.3 tells me your son hates school.

If we could do it over again we would have encouraged him to go into the military for a few years. He was smart but way too immature, zero discipline, and didn't appreciate anything.[/quote]

OP, this is some of the worst advice I have read of all the years I have been on DCUM.  First, the 3.25 - 3.4 GPA is not an indicator of failure.  Some kids bloom late.  That was me.  I had a low to average GPA and struggled the first year to get my footing but was determined to stay and by sophomore year, my grades improved and I had adjusted to the college rigor.  I graduated with honors and got into a top law school.  Just make sure the college has good support services available.  Some colleges have a pre-college or summer bridge program the summer prior to the start of freshmen year.  If you think your child may need that, he/you should factor that into your college search.  It is an extra fee but if it will help your child have a smooth transition, it is worth it.  [/quote]

This. I was a C+ student in high school - was bored out of my mind in high school. First in my class in a CTCL school. Harvard yaw grad. [/quote

Harvard law, stupid autocorrect[/quote]

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