Any parents with or know of a child in the bottom of their entering class at very selective college?

Let’s not overlook the kids who are lopsided - one score much better than the other. The score distributions that the colleges provide do not break apart that x students scored 3 ACT points higher in English than math, and y students were the flip.

They are still highly capable, just maybe not across all areas. They will pull through their distribution requirements and then shine in their majors.