<p>Just FYI, my sister is more unbalanced than your D. Tests in the 97th percentile verbal; 3rd percentile math. Seriously. She barely made it through undergrad…went to a U that required only one 3 hour college algebra class. Failed it twice (with tutors). Could only take it three times. Last time was in a class of “last timers” - they taught Algebra like it was a video game and she passed. The next step was finding a GRE-optional school for her masters degree.</p>
<p>One more thing: Many of the small and rather selective LACs don’t have tutoring centers for the gen ed classes because the students don’t tend to need them. The larger (less selective) schools serve a larger population, some of whom are considered “at risk”; they tend to have large, terrific tutoring centers.</p>
<p>I work at a university. We require English Composition and College Algebra for every degree. One of my favorite stories is from our former Vice President for Academic Affairs, who got his bachelor’s degree here. He was a professor in the Mathematics department. He told of his college experience taking English Composition - several times until he finally passed it! The best part is that his son is now here as an English professor.</p>
<p>Missy and I are on the same track, just 2 perspectives- large U’s could also have too many kids in line for help. At great LACs, not as many kids need “tutoring” centers. So, what these LACs offer is often just called something like “academic resources” or “the writing center,” etc. To my knowledge, ths sort of service is common- parents need to dig and learn how individual schools handle this.</p>
<p>Just a suggestion but maybe she would like either Simpson College or Luther College both in Iowa.</p>
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<p>Yes, you just have to ask the specific question. Two schools that seem virtually identical may have vastly different resources for those who are struggling. When my son needed help in Stats at his LAC, he was told by the Academic Success Center that he should look around for someone to hire as a tutor. Gee, thanks.</p>
<p>You are very smart to be considering this now. Your D will have very specific requirements and you’ll just need to do a very specific search. For example, I would check the school’s core requirements before even visiting. Otherwise she could fall in love with a school that requires 9 hours of math for a degree. </p>
<p>Just make a big list and do some research. There are lots of unbalanced folks who have college degrees. You just have to be a bit more particular about your research.</p>
<p>I thought maybe a school in the 4-6thousand student range might be a good option but it appears those school are either highly selective ie Emory or really lower tier. I guess her feeling that the LAC is where she belongs might be correct. DD is a curious mix of confident and then–totally not. I was one of 4 girls so I do understand the “comparing thing.” Although she would not need a writing center, I would need to also investigate what math tutoring is offered at LACs. But, many thanks to those who point out how success in life is not going to be determined by one factor! A fact I keep trying to pound in her brain haha</p>
<p>Your D has LOTS of terrific options!</p>
<p>From the title of this thread – “REALLY unbalanced daughter”/help! – I assumed your daughter was extemely mentally unstable.</p>
<p>Count your blessings!</p>
<p>The Colleges that Change Lives list may be helpful</p>
<p>[Colleges</a> That Change Lives | Changing Lives, One Student at a Time](<a href=“http://www.ctcl.org/]Colleges”>http://www.ctcl.org/)</p>
<p>Totally agree about checking the gen ed reqs first. I think my D1 has no math class requirement- but does need to take a course with a mathematical or statistical component- eg some of the science or social science classes go deeper into quantitative work.<br>
Every kid I know who went to Emory was a math/sci/pre-med/research sort- check those kinds of stats when narrowing down. I can certainly be wrong.</p>
<p>Ouch whatever4, Thanks for the reminder–I really wasn’t thinking about “unbalanced” in that way. I’m sorry if I scared anyone and yes, I definitely will count my blessings.</p>
<p>I know that the SAT question was raised early in the post, but I think you might want to reconsider, especially since the math on the ACT includes trig and the SAT has algebra and geometry only. </p>
<p>In regards to LACs, have you considered Mills College in Oakland? It is a great West coast school, all-women, and they had decent math tutoring when I went back in the dark ages.</p>
<p>my DD has never taken trig–just Algebra 1, algebra2, geometry and statistics (this year) so I think the SAT is out. Although I don’t share this view, she won’t consider an all female environment (maybe growing up as 1 of 3 girls did that).</p>
<p>[Alfred</a> University : Admissions : Class Profile](<a href=“http://www.alfred.edu/admissions/class_profile.cfm]Alfred”>http://www.alfred.edu/admissions/class_profile.cfm)</p>
<p>My D was terrible in Math & is at Alfred University (NY) “Back East” as a double major in English & Education. She must take a Math “101” type course as her SAT Math score was below a certain level. </p>
<p>Alfred University is a very supporting environment with 2200 students, College of Liberal Arts, School of Engineering, School of Art & Design & School of Business. No Greek Life, Division III Athletics, Great Financial Aid (merit aid is a possibility). It would be difficult to fall into the cracks at Alfred. Not an LAC, but is considered now a “Regional University” by the USNWR magazine. (used to be called a “Master’s University”) </p>
<p>Alfred, NY is a charming village with Alfred State (mostly 2 year programs) across the street. Shuttles (for a fee) run to Rochester & Buffalo airports at peak vacation times for students. </p>
<p>Alfred University is always a “Great Schools Great Prices” in USNWR, always in the Fiske Guide & always in the Princeton Review’s “Best _____” (whatever number they are up to now, it was “Best 371”) Established in 1836…</p>
<p>I second the suggestion to get a new diagnosis…it will allow GC’s to document how well she overcame the trouble…and will help her in the future. (D has extra time on math SAT but…when you don’t have the answer no amount of time is that helpful.) Because teachers know about the trouble they have helped her work around it, and appreciated her efforts because they know what efforts they are. </p>
<p>Alfred sounds very interesting…and I had noticed that American doesn’t have a heavy math req. Any other specific suggestions would be welcome, around here anyway.</p>
<p>St. Mary’s in Moraga, CA? Colorado College (one course at a time, know a non-mathy person there who LOVES it), also know someone at COW who is very happy.</p>
<p>Your D’s scores and grades are consistent with her talents. Focus on where she shines. While some of the larger LACs may require only two semesters of math, they don’t have to be calculus courses.</p>
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<p>The poster said that the SAT <em>doesn’t</em> include trig, while the ACT does. So the SAT should be better for her.</p>
<p>I think that the College of Wooster is a great idea for her.</p>
<p>Would she consider a LAC in the South? Hendrix (Conway, AR) might be a good fit. Quite liberal, especially for the South, no Greek system, strong humanities. Because of the potential to offer some geographic diversity, they might even offer some merit aid.</p>
<p>I think there are many interesting schools here and solid suggestions about having her processing issue revisited to, hopefully, make her more successful with “life”. Alfred is way too far away but I am sure other parents in this situation might be interested.</p>
<p>CountingDown, although I didn’t post this, as my daughter doesn’t think it should be a primary “deciding factor” we are Jewish so I think St. Marys might not work. Colorado College might be her dream but absolutely no one from her school (and many apply)
have gotten in with her ACT/GPA combo and she is feeling a little rejection sensitive (well, not that she’s applied anywhere yet to get rejected).</p>
<p>Consolation–My bad, I guess I misread that but I will say that I think that boat has sailed and we are going with the ACT.</p>
<p>Shyparent–It’s odd you mention Hendrix. She went to a CTLC fair and came home having completely bonded with the Hendrix admit rep. But, I was kind of horrified. I tried not to say too much because I read very nice things but I guess I was worried she wouldn’t fit in. Could a Sophie Tucker/BetteMidler combo fit in the South? OK, I realize this is probably so outdated and I apologize to all the nice people in Arkansas.</p>
<p>If she’s kind of off-beat I’d think hard about Luther. It’s a very religious Christian school, wonderful for music, but in a very small town.</p>
<p>More artsy offbeat schools out here would be Knox, Lawrence, or maybe even Macalester? I know it’s more selective, but I know a girl who was a lot like your D, also very low in math, and they were very understanding.</p>