Is he aiming too high?

Consolation
Sat, 10 Jan 2009 09:38:36 +0000

I have to disagree with nonelitist: it very much IS time to look at specific colleges! You should try to start visiting schools during February vacation so that you can see the place while school is in session and your S can attend a class. It becomes increasingly difficult to visit as time goes on, especially when you have a kid who is involved in ECs.

In addition, envisioning himself as a student at Carnegie Mellon or some other great school may motivate him to do what it takes to turn those B+s into As. :)