Anonymous
Post 07/17/2016 01:07     Subject: Re:college for average students
OP
I'm genuinely curious. Whad the name of the college?
Anonymous
Post 07/16/2016 23:35     Subject: college for average students
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:This is the OP. Thanks for the interesting array of responses. I was expecting to get flamed and was heartened by many who seem to agree that being a B average kid in high school isn't the end of the world. I realize that not every kid can afford full freight for college, BTW. There are state colleges for low stats kids too. Think St. Mary's in MD, Frostburg or Christopher Newport. There are also private schools known to give a lot aid even to B students.



I applied to colleges a million years ago (1993) and even with a 3.3 from a top private HS, I was waitlisted at St. Mary's. I even had relatives who went there. I got into Towson, Frostburg and Salisbury though.


Was your GPA 3.3 weighted or unweighted? Do you remember what your ACT &/or SAT scores were?
Anonymous
Post 07/16/2016 23:24     Subject: college for average students
Anonymous wrote:This is the OP. Thanks for the interesting array of responses. I was expecting to get flamed and was heartened by many who seem to agree that being a B average kid in high school isn't the end of the world. I realize that not every kid can afford full freight for college, BTW. There are state colleges for low stats kids too. Think St. Mary's in MD, Frostburg or Christopher Newport. There are also private schools known to give a lot aid even to B students.


Frostburg is not in the same league as St. Mary's.
Anonymous
Post 07/16/2016 23:20     Subject: college for average students
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:This is the OP. Thanks for the interesting array of responses. I was expecting to get flamed and was heartened by many who seem to agree that being a B average kid in high school isn't the end of the world. I realize that not every kid can afford full freight for college, BTW. There are state colleges for low stats kids too. Think St. Mary's in MD, Frostburg or Christopher Newport. There are also private schools known to give a lot aid even to B students.


so are you going to name this school or not?


I don't think so, because the whole point of my post is that name brand schools aren't everything.
+1. Good for you!
Anonymous
Post 07/16/2016 23:16     Subject: college for average students
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:OP, you need to understand that most posters on here are full of shit and your nephew is far more typical than the imaginary students described here.


+1000
A GPA of 3.0 and ACT of 26 is perfectly respectable and NORMAL. OP, what planet do you live on?


Actually, a 26 ACT is better than 83% of test takers.


I just looked up the ACT percentile rank as well. That's better than average. And if he took challenging high school course such as AP classes/honors classes at an academically rigorous (high SES) school then a 3.0 isn't bad. Not everyone should be going to college. If your ACT is below the 25th percentile rank, a trade school would be better.
Anonymous
Post 07/16/2016 22:27     Subject: college for average students
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:OP, you need to understand that most posters on here are full of shit and your nephew is far more typical than the imaginary students described here.


+1000
A GPA of 3.0 and ACT of 26 is perfectly respectable and NORMAL. OP, what planet do you live on?


Actually, a 26 ACT is better than 83% of test takers.
Anonymous
Post 07/16/2016 22:22     Subject: college for average students
Anonymous wrote:This is the OP. Thanks for the interesting array of responses. I was expecting to get flamed and was heartened by many who seem to agree that being a B average kid in high school isn't the end of the world. I realize that not every kid can afford full freight for college, BTW. There are state colleges for low stats kids too. Think St. Mary's in MD, Frostburg or Christopher Newport. There are also private schools known to give a lot aid even to B students.



I applied to colleges a million years ago (1993) and even with a 3.3 from a top private HS, I was waitlisted at St. Mary's. I even had relatives who went there. I got into Towson, Frostburg and Salisbury though.
Anonymous
Post 07/16/2016 22:15     Subject: college for average students
Anonymous wrote:OP, you need to understand that most posters on here are full of shit and your nephew is far more typical than the imaginary students described here.


Bravo!
Anonymous
Post 07/16/2016 22:12     Subject: college for average students
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:This is the OP. Thanks for the interesting array of responses. I was expecting to get flamed and was heartened by many who seem to agree that being a B average kid in high school isn't the end of the world. I realize that not every kid can afford full freight for college, BTW. There are state colleges for low stats kids too. Think St. Mary's in MD, Frostburg or Christopher Newport. There are also private schools known to give a lot aid even to B students.


so are you going to name this school or not?


I don't think so, because the whole point of my post is that name brand schools aren't everything.
Anonymous
Post 07/16/2016 21:57     Subject: Re:college for average students
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:A 3.4 is an average GPA. Grade inflation is real.


So is grade deflation, especially when a charter wants to get rid of a student for whatever reason.

Someone's in denial.
Anonymous
Post 07/16/2016 21:51     Subject: college for average students
Anonymous wrote:
I agree with you, but:

Please note there is a difference between an intelligent youngster with untreated ADHD or other disorder, who when treated can go on to great things; and a student of average or slightly below average intelligence who will never shine one way or another, but who can still be a valuable member of a team.

I think both should try going to college, actually. I just want to point out that there IS a difference in potential down the line.

Of course, I'm biased - on of my children is gifted and learning disabled. Once he was treated for his severe ADHD, he went from failing in class to getting top grades.



OP, this person illustrates the great exceptionalism of DCUM. Other children may be average, but OUR average children are actually just brilliant in disguise, until we are able to get them enough prescription medication and tutors for others to see their brilliance.
Anonymous
Post 07/16/2016 21:41     Subject: Re:college for average students
Anonymous wrote:A 3.4 is an average GPA. Grade inflation is real.


So is grade deflation, especially when a charter wants to get rid of a student for whatever reason.
Anonymous
Post 07/16/2016 21:24     Subject: Re:college for average students
3.0 unweighted, and his ACT was around 26


Nothing unusual. Of course he's college material. Only time these stats wouldn't be is if the parents want a reason to not spend the money. Op, it is nice he's done well in college. It's nice you are so proud.
Anonymous
Post 07/16/2016 21:14     Subject: college for average students
Anonymous wrote:This is the OP. Thanks for the interesting array of responses. I was expecting to get flamed and was heartened by many who seem to agree that being a B average kid in high school isn't the end of the world. I realize that not every kid can afford full freight for college, BTW. There are state colleges for low stats kids too. Think St. Mary's in MD, Frostburg or Christopher Newport. There are also private schools known to give a lot aid even to B students.


so are you going to name this school or not?
Anonymous
Post 07/16/2016 21:08     Subject: college for average students
This is the OP. Thanks for the interesting array of responses. I was expecting to get flamed and was heartened by many who seem to agree that being a B average kid in high school isn't the end of the world. I realize that not every kid can afford full freight for college, BTW. There are state colleges for low stats kids too. Think St. Mary's in MD, Frostburg or Christopher Newport. There are also private schools known to give a lot aid even to B students.