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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have one. C student, 11th, taking some AP classes (math and science mostly) and just honors for the others. C is unweighted; I guess it could get up to a B after weighting and maybe by the end of the year. He has only two extra curriculars, but they are strong. PSAT was around 1350. I know VA Tech and UVa and the like are not in the cards, but what state schools or somewhat affordable privates might he get into? STEM major, but not sure what exactly.

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Serious question, why is a kid who is getting Cs taking AP subjects?  To have a 2-2.5 UW GPA means mostly Cs and a few Bs.  IMO, if you are not getting A/A-/B+ you don't belong in honors or AP courses, they are too hard and you are not learning at your level.

And with a 1350 PSAT, it does indicate your kid is capable of "more" than a C average.  So I'd be investigating why?  Doe they have ADHD/anxiety/etc?  Do they just not care/unmotivated?

Either way, you have to resolve those last 2 issues before you head off to college.  Because while kids with a 2.5 in HS can get thru college, it most often will be a struggle until you get them better study skills/help with ADHD/Exec Functioning.    So I'd focus on therapy for that, EF training and figuring out what your kid wants to do. [/quote]

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