<p>D2 loves her college, more than I ever dreamed she would. She has made good friends, and finds the work and professors really interesting. However, she is getting her butt kicked academically… not a big surprise, as her high school prep was not terrific to head to a top STEM school (no AP sciences offered at her hs, for example, and only AP Calc AB). First semester is thankfully P/F at college, and she likely will squeak through with a pass in everything – but barely, and next semester is for real grades. Worried about it, and working on some ideas and strategies to try to help her keep her head above water. None of us would trade away her decision for a different school, but I believe there are rough waters ahead for her…</p>