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Anonymous

02/10/2012 09:46 Subject: What will you freaks do in 10-11 years?

PP: Well said. I did not really work hard until the subjects got interesting to me. I was not burnt out on school, and enjoyed learning in college.

The flip side, is even today, I define success different than a lot of people do. For me, it is doing something I enjoy that pays decently. I could earn more $$$, but would not be as happy.

Anonymous

02/10/2012 09:45 Subject: What will you freaks do in 10-11 years?

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Anonymous wrote:FYI: I (not OP) graduated from an FCPS HS with a GPA comparable to Steve Job's GPA of 2.65. As that was 30 years ago, I do not remember the details. I spent 1 1/2 years a a second rate college, got a 3.9 there, and transferred to a high quality state university. Graduated from there, and went on to earn a PhD in a sub discipline of physics.

HS GPA means nothing.

Good for you, but your life doesn't apply to all the people.

Actually, it applies to most people: Community colleges are open admission. After two years and decent CC grades, you can transfer to many good schools. Do well there, and you can get into any grad/professional school. Grad/Professional schools to not ask for HS GPA, and do not care which HS you go to.

That's one way.
There are other ways and probably better ways.

NP here. Really? What are the better ways?

My DH was a slacker in ES, MS and HS. He went to community college and did well, transferred to GMU and did great. Now he is incredibly successful. Me....I was an overachiever to the millionth degree all the way through school. I was athletic and competed in NCAAs while maintaining a 3.75 GPA. By the time I graduated college, I felt like I needed to retire because I was so freaking burnt out. I am now a SAHM, and thankful to be so, so I can finally rest.

Burnout is REAL. I am careful at how much I push my kids. I want them to be driven adults and to persue their dreams....THEIR dreams, not a parents dream of having them become a doctor or lawyer.

All those doesn't mean that you shouldn't work hard and neglect HG education.
That was the point.

Anonymous

02/10/2012 09:43 Subject: Re:What will you freaks do in 10-11 years?

Anonymous wrote:PP, your credibility dropped to zero with "being a SAHM so I could rest."

Anonymous

02/10/2012 09:41 Subject: Re:What will you freaks do in 10-11 years?

PP, your credibility dropped to zero with "being a SAHM so I could rest."

Anonymous

02/10/2012 09:29 Subject: What will you freaks do in 10-11 years?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:FYI: I (not OP) graduated from an FCPS HS with a GPA comparable to Steve Job's GPA of 2.65. As that was 30 years ago, I do not remember the details. I spent 1 1/2 years a a second rate college, got a 3.9 there, and transferred to a high quality state university. Graduated from there, and went on to earn a PhD in a sub discipline of physics.

HS GPA means nothing.

Good for you, but your life doesn't apply to all the people.

Actually, it applies to most people: Community colleges are open admission. After two years and decent CC grades, you can transfer to many good schools. Do well there, and you can get into any grad/professional school. Grad/Professional schools to not ask for HS GPA, and do not care which HS you go to.

That's one way.
There are other ways and probably better ways.

NP here. Really? What are the better ways?

My DH was a slacker in ES, MS and HS. He went to community college and did well, transferred to GMU and did great. Now he is incredibly successful. Me....I was an overachiever to the millionth degree all the way through school. I was athletic and competed in NCAAs while maintaining a 3.75 GPA. By the time I graduated college, I felt like I needed to retire because I was so freaking burnt out. I am now a SAHM, and thankful to be so, so I can finally rest.

Burnout is REAL. I am careful at how much I push my kids. I want them to be driven adults and to persue their dreams....THEIR dreams, not a parents dream of having them become a doctor or lawyer.

Anonymous

02/10/2012 09:25 Subject: Re:What will you freaks do in 10-11 years?

Also, colleges and grad/professional schools do not matter to many people.
Bill Gates dropped out of college. so what? You just keep up the good work with your life.

Anonymous

02/10/2012 09:23 Subject: What will you freaks do in 10-11 years?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:FYI: I (not OP) graduated from an FCPS HS with a GPA comparable to Steve Job's GPA of 2.65. As that was 30 years ago, I do not remember the details. I spent 1 1/2 years a a second rate college, got a 3.9 there, and transferred to a high quality state university. Graduated from there, and went on to earn a PhD in a sub discipline of physics.

HS GPA means nothing.

Good for you, but your life doesn't apply to all the people.

Actually, it applies to most people: Community colleges are open admission. After two years and decent CC grades, you can transfer to many good schools. Do well there, and you can get into any grad/professional school. Grad/Professional schools to not ask for HS GPA, and do not care which HS you go to.

That's one way.
There are other ways and probably better ways.

Anonymous

02/10/2012 09:23 Subject: Re:What will you freaks do in 10-11 years?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Nope. I'm 42. A product of Ffx county schools and supportive parents that stepped back and didnt prep me for first grade SOLs.

Fwiw, I graduated with a 3.95. I turned out more successful then my two friends that went to the GT middle school...one works at Starbucks--the other got an mrs. Degree.

Go to the 'off topic' forum, and talk about your life(and your friends' life) over there.

Both of you should be banned from any education forum until you learn proper grammar.
As for OP, I am curious what dog you have in this fight.

Anonymous

02/10/2012 09:21 Subject: What will you freaks do in 10-11 years?

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Anonymous wrote:HS GPA means nothing.

But 1st grade NNAT and 2nd grade CoGAT... those are gold.

Absolutely. The second line on my Resume is my 2nd grade std test score. Even though it was takes forty (egads!) years ago. First line is my 800's on the GRE.

My 20 years of experience and PhD are an afterthought

Anonymous

02/10/2012 09:21 Subject: What will you freaks do in 10-11 years?

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Anonymous wrote:HS GPA means nothing.

But 1st grade NNAT and 2nd grade CoGAT... those are gold.

Somewhat true. It's a measure shows how much smart/intelligent which lasts for the life time.

Anonymous

02/10/2012 09:19 Subject: What will you freaks do in 10-11 years?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:FYI: I (not OP) graduated from an FCPS HS with a GPA comparable to Steve Job's GPA of 2.65. As that was 30 years ago, I do not remember the details. I spent 1 1/2 years a a second rate college, got a 3.9 there, and transferred to a high quality state university. Graduated from there, and went on to earn a PhD in a sub discipline of physics.

HS GPA means nothing.

Good for you, but your life doesn't apply to all the people.

Actually, it applies to most people: Community colleges are open admission. After two years and decent CC grades, you can transfer to many good schools. Do well there, and you can get into any grad/professional school. Grad/Professional schools to not ask for HS GPA, and do not care which HS you go to.

Anonymous

02/10/2012 09:18 Subject: What will you freaks do in 10-11 years?

Anonymous wrote:I have glanced at the other forums and they don't have anywhere near the alphabet soup that pollutes the VA Schools forum.

Some threads to glance at -- in DC and MD forums.

Anonymous

02/10/2012 09:05 Subject: What will you freaks do in 10-11 years?

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Anonymous wrote:HS GPA means nothing.

But 1st grade NNAT and 2nd grade CoGAT... those are gold.

Anonymous

02/10/2012 09:04 Subject: What will you freaks do in 10-11 years?

Anonymous wrote:FYI: I (not OP) graduated from an FCPS HS with a GPA comparable to Steve Job's GPA of 2.65. As that was 30 years ago, I do not remember the details. I spent 1 1/2 years a a second rate college, got a 3.9 there, and transferred to a high quality state university. Graduated from there, and went on to earn a PhD in a sub discipline of physics.

HS GPA means nothing.

Good for you, but your life doesn't apply to all the people.

Anonymous

02/10/2012 08:50 Subject: What will you freaks do in 10-11 years?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:why is this in the VA public schools thread?

Exactly -- it should be in the Schools thread. The entire metro area is competitive about schools.

I have glanced at the other forums and they don't have anywhere near the alphabet soup that pollutes the VA Schools forum.