<p>fabrizio…I am the parent of a college freshman and I disagree. A 3.5 is manageable in high school but may not be as manageable in college.
OP…my son’s merit money requires a 3.0. His honors program requires a 3.4. Most of the students he knows were able to maintain both first semester but it did require some effort. Depending on the major, some had to work harder than others.
As a parent what I would want to know is what the grace period is. In other words, for my son’s merit if they fall below 3.0 there is a one semester probationary type period where the money is not withdrawn.
Check into the exact stipulations about this.<br>
I don’t want to scare you…the 3.5 is probably doable but if she were to lose the merit money I would want to know that you still feel it is the right school for her and that you can pay the extra tuition.<br>
I think of the merit money as a bonus and a probability but not a given…
I hope this helps.</p>