Deferred Times Three - sad and overwhelmed

momwonders
Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:58:54 +0000

With those strong SATs, even considering the lower GPA, I’m suprised. I’d suggest looking at smaller but still strong schools that have more time and inclination to review thoroughly and consider her essays and other materials. Also, take a look at those – is there any possibillity they are not as strong as they could be?

You might look at Hampshire, where she could talk about the interesting combination of business and youth – and which also has the five college consortium. (But not sure what kind of a person she is, and whether she wants a more ‘typical’ college setting than she might find at Hampshire.)

Other Northeast possibilities – Goucher (in Baltimore) in particular, and Clark (near Boston). Others that are not really near cities: Alfred, Union, Muhlenberg, Franklin & Marshal, Pitt.

Her GPA may be “lower” but her SATs are high and she presumably has other assets for a school able to look at the bigger picture.

Finally, congratulate her on pressing forward!