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<p>One need only read your posts to determine the answer to the first question. As for the second, beats me, but seems obvious - again - from your writings.</p>
<p>Then our question. Why do you continue to insist that anyone with ‘ability’ must enter the rat race in some way or form in order to be successful? It may be one path - one you prefer. It may just as well NOT be a path for many others. My oldest will likely be quite successful doing micro-enterprise in some third world country. My middle son will likely be quite successful in medical research. My youngest - at this point - would probably make a top notch national park ranger or biological researcher. Considering he’s in 8th grade, we have some time finding his niche.</p>
<p>None need an Ivy league (or similar) education for undergrad to success with their preferences. They will all go to a school that is very good for their major - not podunk u. I will do careful research to find options for them to consider and we will visit those that make our cut to then find the best fit.</p>
<p>Then too - have you looked at Biola’s stats since you continue to say they are top of the top in Christian education?</p>
<p>SAT Critical Reading: 500 - 620<br>
SAT Math: 490 - 620<br>
SAT Writing: 500 - 610<br>
ACT Composite: 21 - 26 </p>
<p>By MY standards they are incredibly low - esp considering 25% of the students fall below their low scores.</p>
<p>In contrast, Covenant - where my oldest is likely to go since it appears to be superb IN his major has these:</p>
<p>SAT Critical Reading: 520 - 650<br>
SAT Math: 510 - 620<br>
SAT Writing: 510 - 640<br>
ACT Composite: 22 - 28</p>
<p>It’s not a huge difference, but nonetheless, better.</p>
<p>And a truly top Christian school (overall) like GCC has these:</p>
<p>SAT Critical Reading: 570 - 700<br>
SAT Math: 580 - 690<br>
SAT Writing: - -
ACT Composite: 26 - 30 </p>
<p>Biola may indeed be a good Christian school and perfect for its students. However, it doesn’t match your suggestion of always going with the top of the top. Even their ‘honors’ program that you mentioned - with an 1800 minimum requirement to get in - doesn’t match that of other schools. It’s just an average of 600 on each of the three segments.</p>
<p>So, if you consider Biola one of the best, you might want to open your eyes to realize there are other ‘bests’ out there that fit other students’ needs - and all likely have the capability to produce successful adults - maybe not by your definition (though I bet they could), but most of us have a wider definition of success.</p>
<p>My suggestion - to all - again - is to find a really good school within one’s desired major and with stats that match the student’s ability. Checking with multiple people already working in the field of choice is a great way to find these schools, but forums and searches can also provide some names to check out. Then visit the school, google the school, talk with anyone related to the school. Look for good and bad and consider the source for each. In many cases an expensive school is NOT a necessity nor the best option. For some it might be. At that point, it’s ‘to each their own.’</p>