@thumper1, she has 4 Cs overall - all in AP classes, unfortunately; AP Pre-Calc, AP Physics 1st and 2nd semester, and AP Language last semester, because she turned in some assignments late (she brought it up to an A this semester). Apart from not being talented in Calculus and Physics, she also developed a lousy work ethic last semester. Although her grades overall this semester have improved, I am concerned about her occasional decisions to be a slacker in classes she should excel in (English). I do think part of it may have come from her being fed up with the math and science class. Or she just gets lazy sometimes.
The 3.5 (unweighted) may drop after this semester to a 3.4 or even 3.3, idk. She has been able to get As (and a few Bs) in other AP courses and Honors courses, as well as her regular classes, which probably balanced out her GPA overall.
At this point, I’m actually questioning the wisdom of her taking the ACT again in two weeks. I’d like to see her final grades first. And hoping she will improve next semester, as well… I’m thinking she can always take it again in October… We’ll see.
We are not in-state for Ohio. We are in IL. I forgot to put IL State on the list, that’s another one, but not her first choice. She wants to go to another state. I’m for it, I think the experience would be good for her, she has met few people from other areas, even in the Midwest.
I really like Ohio U for her, but it may not be a safety. I’m thinking BGSU may be, and their academic offerings are aligned with what she’s interested in studying. Their OOS tuition is pretty affordable. So is Ohio’s and the others. I do know KU will be a safety too.
At this point, I don’t see her qualifying for merit at state schools, but KU and the UW schools are part of the Midwest Exchange Program with IL for reduced tuition.
Cost is not an issue, except for the ROI factor on a kid who is very bright but not always so disciplined.