Anonymous
Post 12/17/2022 15:00     Subject: Serious question about B student
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:No I’m saying she has always been a good B student. She works extremely hard for the grades. Unlike some students at her HS who are just so naturally smart that it’s easy for them. It’s not easy for her. Countless hours studying. It is totally her choice based on many factors but I’m trying to give her rd best advice based on what she wants in the future, which is to be a Partner in a big firm.


A think a reach school for a kid like that could damage her self esteem (I.e., if she consistently underperforms her peers). Confidence is another thing you need for career success.

My kid really blossomed as a big fish in a small pond.


I appreciate this response and that is totally what I’m thinking!
Anonymous
Post 12/17/2022 14:01     Subject: Serious question about B student
Anonymous wrote:No I’m saying she has always been a good B student. She works extremely hard for the grades. Unlike some students at her HS who are just so naturally smart that it’s easy for them. It’s not easy for her. Countless hours studying. It is totally her choice based on many factors but I’m trying to give her rd best advice based on what she wants in the future, which is to be a Partner in a big firm.


A think a reach school for a kid like that could damage her self esteem (I.e., if she consistently underperforms her peers). Confidence is another thing you need for career success.

My kid really blossomed as a big fish in a small pond.
Anonymous
Post 12/17/2022 13:58     Subject: Re:Serious question about B student
Anonymous wrote:How is this your decision? Let your kid decide.
You can discuss pros and cons with him and then leave it up to him.
It is rude to profile him as a B student.
Maybe he will surprise you and do great at a top school.
Don’t put him in a box just yet


Maybe SHE will surprise you and be female!
Anonymous
Post 12/17/2022 13:52     Subject: Serious question about B student
Anonymous wrote:Thank you all. She has a 3.4 from DC private. She did get in a highly regarded (atleast here on the forum). Has decent ACT, she is AA, 2 varsity sports, summer job, etc. i think she is a solid applicant. I just think (not being a college grad) that there would be so much more pressure at a smaller competitive college than say Va Tech…

I would call that a B+, big difference from a B for selective college admissions.

Still, would need a high test score for Vandy and BC to be realistic possibilities.

However, I agree with the others that there will be viable options for a great accounting career.
Anonymous
Post 12/17/2022 13:47     Subject: Serious question about B student
The Big 4 won't look at anyone with less than a 3.5 GPA. GPA trumps school.
Anonymous
Post 12/17/2022 13:24     Subject: Serious question about B student
No I’m saying she has always been a good B student. She works extremely hard for the grades. Unlike some students at her HS who are just so naturally smart that it’s easy for them. It’s not easy for her. Countless hours studying. It is totally her choice based on many factors but I’m trying to give her rd best advice based on what she wants in the future, which is to be a Partner in a big firm.
Anonymous
Post 12/17/2022 13:18     Subject: Re:Serious question about B student
How is this your decision? Let your kid decide.
You can discuss pros and cons with him and then leave it up to him.
It is rude to profile him as a B student.
Maybe he will surprise you and do great at a top school.
Don’t put him in a box just yet
Anonymous
Post 12/17/2022 13:17     Subject: Serious question about B student
Thank you all. She has a 3.4 from DC private. She did get in a highly regarded (atleast here on the forum). Has decent ACT, she is AA, 2 varsity sports, summer job, etc. i think she is a solid applicant. I just think (not being a college grad) that there would be so much more pressure at a smaller competitive college than say Va Tech…
Anonymous
Post 12/17/2022 13:04     Subject: Serious question about B student
Anonymous wrote:Do you think it’s better for your solid B student (at hard private) to go to a college where they would be top of the class and get 4.0 or attend a prestigious school like BC, Vandy, etc and have a 3.0. My DC plans on studying accounting and getting a job right after undergrad. Does anyone know how the big 5 ( or whatever it is now) recruit? My DC got into a “ prestigious” school EA ( not Ivy) but I’m I just don’t know if it’s a good fit. Thank you!


Big 5 hire a lot across the spectrum. Even from Virginia Tech Accounting. You don't need a Vandy degree to get that job.
Anonymous
Post 12/17/2022 12:57     Subject: Serious question about B student
Anonymous wrote:Also, when you say "B student," are you referring to high schol or college grades, and where, exactly, as 3.0 is very different from 3.3, 3.4, 3.5.

Meaning, a high school GPA of, say, 3.3 (which is a B+ average, not what I'd characterize as "solid B") is rather unlikely to be admitted to Vandy or BC even if that's from a top private.
Anonymous
Post 12/17/2022 12:55     Subject: Serious question about B student
Also, when you say "B student," are you referring to high schol or college grades, and where, exactly, as 3.0 is very different from 3.3, 3.4, 3.5.
Anonymous
Post 12/17/2022 12:52     Subject: Serious question about B student
Anonymous wrote:Do you think it’s better for your solid B student (at hard private) to go to a college where they would be top of the class and get 4.0 or attend a prestigious school like BC, Vandy, etc and have a 3.0. My DC plans on studying accounting and getting a job right after undergrad. Does anyone know how the big 5 ( or whatever it is now) recruit? My DC got into a “ prestigious” school EA ( not Ivy) but I’m I just don’t know if it’s a good fit. Thank you!

You can google lists of best accounting undergrads - see if you can find any such lists focusing on recruiting. (If I recall, some are less prestigious than others.)

I don't think you can predict college grades that easily, 3.0 at more prestigious vs 4.0 at less prestigious. There is a vast continuum in between. Maybe they'd end up at 3.5 either way.
Anonymous
Post 12/17/2022 12:50     Subject: Re:Serious question about B student
Anonymous wrote:For jobs and recruiting school usually trumps transcripts


True, but:

Better school usually means better contacts. Your DC will meet kids whose parents float in the top orbs job-wise.

Better transcript at a lesser school usually means that the kid is a hard worker. Hard worker academically can translate to a better hustle factor when it comes to job placement.
Anonymous
Post 12/17/2022 12:47     Subject: Re:Serious question about B student
For jobs and recruiting school usually trumps transcripts
Anonymous
Post 12/17/2022 12:44     Subject: Serious question about B student
Do you think it’s better for your solid B student (at hard private) to go to a college where they would be top of the class and get 4.0 or attend a prestigious school like BC, Vandy, etc and have a 3.0. My DC plans on studying accounting and getting a job right after undergrad. Does anyone know how the big 5 ( or whatever it is now) recruit? My DC got into a “ prestigious” school EA ( not Ivy) but I’m I just don’t know if it’s a good fit. Thank you!