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<p>I always get into trouble disagreeing with Xiggi ;), but I think for “schools” he means high schools - I interpreted “schools” as colleges when I first read his post. Actually, for close to 90% of colleges in the country your son will be fine - it is the top 10 to top 25 privates and the few most selective publics that may give him trouble. </p>
<p>For example, I think he would have a good chance for admission at Vandy, even with a relatively low GPA, because of geography - especially if the GC does a good job of explaining his GPA, he shows improvement and his health remains good - but no merit money.</p>
<p>I would suggest investigating health and support services at different schools as well as academics. I would also suggest beginning to “train” him to care for his health (maybe he already is doing this, or maybe his health issues are hopefully behind him) - managing meds, how to recognize if he is becoming ill, savvy about his history - hospitalizations and procedures that he may not quite remember. Your pediatrician might be a good resource for help in this (and help defuse some of the conflict of “Mom, I already know all this stuff!”), the MD sounds like he both knows your son’s history, AND has experience with sending kids off to the mainland to school.</p>
<p>Much great advice, have a good year - it will be over before you know it!</p>