College List vs. GC

eastcoast101
Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:12:43 +0000

We definitely have GCs who direct kids to schools that are beyond safety–local CC, local less competitive state colleges. D approached her GC her sophomore year with some schools we were looking at, and GC told her–don’t bother–just apply to [local Catholic college run mostly by nuns, with virtually open admissions]. [We are not Catholic.] I was appalled and immediately switched GCs. That one clearly didn’t feel like doing much work. I also hired a private GC. The new GC was the opposite–encouraging her to apply to reaches, one of which she was accepted to and is now attending. After talking to other parents I know my D’s experience was not unique. If you don’t like what you’re hearing from the GC and believe they are underestimating your child’s abilities or are just lazy, don’t hesitate to request a new GC.