Less than 3.0 GPA, is there a thread? Or hope?

annasdad
Wed, 02 May 2012 04:55:00 +0000

Sending our sub-3.0 D off to a good, selective OOS public in August, and happy to do it. She’s worked her tail off to stay above water at a very rigorous school full of gifted kids, a school with severe grade deflation. I have no doubt she will have a successful college career.

DS14, OTOH, is a different story. He’s bright, but a sub-3.0 at a much less rigorous school and puts academics below video games, sports, and hanging out. He’s been informed there’s a CC in his future, unless he shows that he is willing to do serious academic work. We are willing to work and sacrifice for our kids - but not in a financial position to roll the dice on an expensive residential “college experience” for a high-risk kid.