Anonymous
Post 08/02/2024 14:23     Subject: Rising junior in fcps w 3.3 w gpa: what colleges?

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:elon


I think Elon is going to be a reach for this student unless they increase their GPA substantially junior year (which is a possibility). Elon’s most recent incoming class had over a 4.0 GPA average. It’s getting much more competitive for admissions there.

https://www.elon.edu/u/admissions/undergraduate/explore/first-year-class-profile/


Elon has a 75% acceptance rate and is ranking #133. You need a 4.0 GPA for that?


The recent acceptance rates have been lower, around 65%. It’s a very popular option and getting more competitive. Definitely not a guarantee for a student with a 3.3 GPA.


Elon is as need aware as schools get (only 61% of need met). If you are full pay, you have much better odds
Anonymous
Post 08/02/2024 14:15     Subject: Rising junior in fcps w 3.3 w gpa: what colleges?

If she goes out of state, then you will be spending at least $60k/year on her schooling, OP.
Anonymous
Post 08/02/2024 14:07     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.


How do moderators know what your kid's GPA is if you don't share it?
Anonymous
Post 08/01/2024 23:43     Subject: Rising junior in fcps w 3.3 w gpa: what colleges?

Otterbein, Columbus, OH
Anonymous
Post 08/01/2024 20:14     Subject: Rising junior in fcps w 3.3 w gpa: what colleges?

Anonymous wrote:Indiana is too big and doesn't provide good support for struggling students. Try Kansas State, Oklahoma State University, Ball State
University, etc.


+1 on Ball State. I know a bright kid with LD and decent but not great HS grades who went there and loved it. Very supportive.

My DS and I also toured U Iowa and they seem to have a strong support system for students, including 24 hour drop in math tutoring. It's the smallest of the big 10 schools and Iowa City is a nice college town.
Anonymous
Post 08/01/2024 18:30     Subject: Rising junior in fcps w 3.3 w gpa: what colleges?

Match: St Mary’s in California (not too far from Berkeley)

Reach: Chapman or Loyola Marymount (So Cal)
Anonymous
Post 08/01/2024 18:16     Subject: Rising junior in fcps w 3.3 w gpa: what colleges?

East Carolina, West Carolina, UNC Asheville
Anonymous
Post 08/01/2024 18:11     Subject: Rising junior in fcps w 3.3 w gpa: what colleges?

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:elon


I think Elon is going to be a reach for this student unless they increase their GPA substantially junior year (which is a possibility). Elon’s most recent incoming class had over a 4.0 GPA average. It’s getting much more competitive for admissions there.

https://www.elon.edu/u/admissions/undergraduate/explore/first-year-class-profile/


Elon has a 75% acceptance rate and is ranking #133. You need a 4.0 GPA for that?


The recent acceptance rates have been lower, around 65%. It’s a very popular option and getting more competitive. Definitely not a guarantee for a student with a 3.3 GPA.
Anonymous
Post 08/01/2024 15:36     Subject: Rising junior in fcps w 3.3 w gpa: what colleges?

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:elon


I think Elon is going to be a reach for this student unless they increase their GPA substantially junior year (which is a possibility). Elon’s most recent incoming class had over a 4.0 GPA average. It’s getting much more competitive for admissions there.

https://www.elon.edu/u/admissions/undergraduate/explore/first-year-class-profile/


Elon has a 75% acceptance rate and is ranking #133. You need a 4.0 GPA for that?
Anonymous
Post 08/01/2024 15:19     Subject: Rising junior in fcps w 3.3 w gpa: what colleges?

Anonymous wrote:elon


I think Elon is going to be a reach for this student unless they increase their GPA substantially junior year (which is a possibility). Elon’s most recent incoming class had over a 4.0 GPA average. It’s getting much more competitive for admissions there.

https://www.elon.edu/u/admissions/undergraduate/explore/first-year-class-profile/
Anonymous
Post 08/01/2024 13:45     Subject: Rising junior in fcps w 3.3 w gpa: what colleges?

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Bump. Looking for more suggestions


I think you have more options if you aren't a business or stem major.


In addition to Virginia schools, WVU, ECU, UNCC, UNCG, Coastal Carolina, Towson and Salisbury. Plenty in neighboring states and many have COA <= $45k. Not that familiar with private.
Anonymous
Post 08/01/2024 13:34     Subject: Rising junior in fcps w 3.3 w gpa: what colleges?

Anonymous wrote:Bump. Looking for more suggestions


I think you have more options if you aren't a business or stem major.

Anonymous
Post 08/01/2024 13:32     Subject: Rising junior in fcps w 3.3 w gpa: what colleges?

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Washington and Jefferson College
Chatham University
Juniata
Susquehana
Longwood
Allegheny

I'd be careful with Washington and Jefferson-they look like their on their way out with enrollment issues and a small endowment. Same with Juniata, Chatham (whose really in crisis), and Susquehana. The private liberal arts colleges are really taking a tumble in debts


Washington and Jefferson just got a 50 million dollar donation last fall for scholarships.
Anonymous
Post 07/29/2024 20:18     Subject: Rising junior in fcps w 3.3 w gpa: what colleges?

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone have a few west coast or Midwest suggestions that aren’t in the middle of nowhere? TIA.


Butler is in Indianapolis
Denver is in Denver
Anonymous
Post 07/29/2024 18:46     Subject: Rising junior in fcps w 3.3 w gpa: what colleges?

Does anyone have a few west coast or Midwest suggestions that aren’t in the middle of nowhere? TIA.