<p>No Gheffty, I am not mad. Just a crusty old lady who really wants kids to get into their “dream schools” even if it means adjusting your dreams. But thanks for having good manners.</p>
<p>I agree with some of the other posters’ points-do you really want to get into one of the most academically difficult schools with little/no grade inflation? (Not just the OP, but other lurkers)</p>
<p>My second son struggled his first semester. He was taking (still is) a new language. Average was 77, he went to all the office hours, extra help sessions, etc. etc. His Dad(college professor) and I said-“don’t worry, it’ll curve to a B” Hah! He got a C, not even a C+. Boy, were we all surprised. He has clawed his way up to an A(at present) after 2 semesters and a j-term, but it was a struggle and a real change from HS. He studies for HOURS. So be careful what you wish for. We are proud of him, and he certainly is acquiring a worthwhile skill, but he would definitely have higher grades with less work at some of his safeties(or the college my H teaches at)</p>