Anonymous
Post 06/13/2024 20:26     Subject: Rising junior in fcps w 3.3 w gpa: what colleges?
Anonymous wrote:Elon. Highpoint. Charleston. Dickinson. Macalaster. Pitt.


Pitt? No way. My 3.8uw/4.4w DD was waitlisted. OP’s kids stats are a little low for Pitt.
Anonymous
Post 06/13/2024 20:26     Subject: Rising junior in fcps w 3.3 w gpa: what colleges?
What about UNC-Asheville or SUNY New Paltz? Both are small/medium sized state liberal arts colleges in nice college towns.
Anonymous
Post 06/13/2024 20:18     Subject: Rising junior in fcps w 3.3 w gpa: what colleges?
I agree about Elon, Charleston, and Wooster. As well as Mary Wash, CNU, and St. Mary’s College of MD. Jesuit school’s like St. Joe’s (among others) also a good suggestion.
Anonymous
Post 06/13/2024 19:16     Subject: Rising junior in fcps w 3.3 w gpa: what colleges?
Pitt and Macalster, however, are a pipe dream.
Anonymous
Post 06/13/2024 19:01     Subject: Rising junior in fcps w 3.3 w gpa: what colleges?
Anonymous wrote:Is JMU just a pipe dream for this type of student? She also plays a sport and has a part time job.

No it’s definitely a possibility and I’m surprised the OP discounted it right away.
Anonymous
Post 06/13/2024 18:58     Subject: Rising junior in fcps w 3.3 w gpa: what colleges?
Elon. Highpoint. Charleston. Dickinson. Macalaster. Pitt.
Anonymous
Post 06/13/2024 18:54     Subject: Rising junior in fcps w 3.3 w gpa: what colleges?
Anonymous wrote:You might want to look at Furman, Center, and U of Tampa


Be careful with U of Tampa. The graduation and freshman retention rates are terrible. Despite its low acceptance rate, it's not selective based on academic talent but on who can afford to pay full freight. The endowment is puny, and housing is a yearly issue.
Anonymous
Post 06/13/2024 18:54     Subject: Rising junior in fcps w 3.3 w gpa: what colleges?
Sometimes CTCLs get unnecessary hate on this board but this list is a really good resource for students and their parents. https://ctcl.org/category/college-profiles/
Anonymous
Post 06/13/2024 18:51     Subject: Rising junior in fcps w 3.3 w gpa: what colleges?
The SUNYs have a tuition match program as well.
Flagler College in St Augustine, FL
Lake Forest (more expensive)

Anonymous
Post 06/13/2024 18:46     Subject: Rising junior in fcps w 3.3 w gpa: what colleges?
Washington and Jefferson College
Chatham University
Juniata
Susquehana
Longwood
Allegheny
Anonymous
Post 06/13/2024 18:14     Subject: Rising junior in fcps w 3.3 w gpa: what colleges?
You might want to look at Furman, Center, and U of Tampa
Anonymous
Post 06/13/2024 18:10     Subject: Rising junior in fcps w 3.3 w gpa: what colleges?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Syracuse is a safety for that gpa, bit more than 60k tho


Really?


Only from a rigorous private school with no grade inflation.
Anonymous
Post 06/13/2024 18:09     Subject: Rising junior in fcps w 3.3 w gpa: what colleges?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Look at the Jesuit schools (beyond Georgetown and BC). Loyola in New Orleans, Xavier in Cincinnati, Marquette in Milwaukee, St. Joe’s in Philly, etc. Typically generous with merit aid, usually lots of supports available if students need them.


Yes on the Jesuits. Marquette and Loyola Chicago not only accepted my DC but offered her merit money!


Geographic diversity is your friend in this situation.
Anonymous
Post 06/13/2024 16:51     Subject: Rising junior in fcps w 3.3 w gpa: what colleges?
Anonymous wrote:Syracuse is a safety for that gpa, bit more than 60k tho


Are u high? No way can get into Syracuse with that profile. DD’s friend with mostly As didn’t get into Newhouse there.
Anonymous
Post 06/13/2024 16:42     Subject: Rising junior in fcps w 3.3 w gpa: what colleges?
Anonymous wrote:Check out the College admission advice for awesomely average kids board on Facebook. One of the rules is no GPAs over 3.5. The kids are getting into great places all over the country.


Oh, thank God. Feeling a little beaten down after a rough semester for one of my kids. Thanks for the tip!