Anonymous
Post 01/17/2021 20:11     Subject: Help me find a college that:
Anonymous wrote:Pitt Could be a great fit. Definitely apply rolling decision by mid August. You can use their app and self report grades and test scores. No common app essay or recommendations needed. You kid should have an answer in 2-3 weeks. Even if he’s only marginally interested, a yes from somewhere takes the stress level down.


August? Wow! I didn't know schools took applications that early.
Anonymous
Post 01/17/2021 19:26     Subject: Help me find a college that:
Pitt Could be a great fit. Definitely apply rolling decision by mid August. You can use their app and self report grades and test scores. No common app essay or recommendations needed. You kid should have an answer in 2-3 weeks. Even if he’s only marginally interested, a yes from somewhere takes the stress level down.
Anonymous
Post 01/17/2021 19:19     Subject: Re:Help me find a college that:
Penn State?
Anonymous
Post 01/17/2021 19:16     Subject: Help me find a college that:
UMBC
Anonymous
Post 01/17/2021 19:09     Subject: Help me find a college that:
Why rule out the Midwest? Seems like an arbitrary distinction.
Anonymous
Post 01/17/2021 18:54     Subject: Re:Help me find a college that:
Villanova?
Anonymous
Post 01/17/2021 18:47     Subject: Help me find a college that:
Anonymous wrote:what are TIA and HBCU stand for?


You are the new one who is asking about EVERY acronym. Why don’t you just Google it real quick? 🙄
Anonymous
Post 01/17/2021 18:38     Subject: Help me find a college that:
Anonymous wrote:All the UC's but UCLA is the first one that popped into my mind
~ucla grad


Kid is not getting into UCLA from OOS with mediocre GPA. Also UCLA is heavily Asian and White.
Anonymous
Post 01/17/2021 18:25     Subject: Re:Help me find a college that:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:OP, don’t keep us in suspense. Please let us know what schools you are already considering and what research you’ve done to find schools that satisfy your criteria.


I’ve looked at nothing seriously.
My older child only looked at Ivy League schools.
With this child, high SATs, mediocre GPA in mostly APs. This child needs diversity, DC is half AA. Most elite schools not an option because of GPA requirements.
What about Drexel?


Your child is a junior now? Grades on an upward trajectory? Is the GPA at least about a 3.5w?

Anonymous
Post 01/17/2021 18:08     Subject: Re:Help me find a college that:
U of Rochester
Anonymous
Post 01/17/2021 17:52     Subject: Help me find a college that:
OP, you mentioned Drexel. That was on DD's initial list. We liked it because of their co-op program; looked to be a good path for internships and careers. (Came off her list because she didn't care for the city-feel campus.)
Anonymous
Post 01/17/2021 17:38     Subject: Help me find a college that:
Anonymous wrote:UMBC 18% AA


Forgot to mention great scholarship and mentoring for aspiring STEM students.
Current Surgeon General was a recipient of the scholarship.
Anonymous
Post 01/17/2021 17:37     Subject: Help me find a college that:
SMCM
Anonymous
Post 01/17/2021 17:37     Subject: Help me find a college that:
All the UC's but UCLA is the first one that popped into my mind
~ucla grad
Anonymous
Post 01/17/2021 17:32     Subject: Help me find a college that:
Northern Virginia Community College?