So glad you started this thread! I was planning to do so this week. The Class of 2022 and 2023 3.0-3.4 groups were very helpful to me when S23 was applying. I’m on my phone so cannot link my update in that thread, but the upshot is that he is an ADHD kid who was completely impulsive in elementary school, disorganized in early HS and very social and active.
Remote/Covid learning was not good. Homework was optional in his mind. He turned it around in junior year and started the application season with a 3.3 UW/3.7 W. A couple SAT tests to get 1410. 2 DE courses and 2AP courses. He pursued the New England Flagships for Animal Science and chose UMASS-Amherst. He achieved As with no meds! So just because our kids do not fit the typical high-stats College Confidential profile does not mean they will not have great options that help them succeed.
S25 is similarly afflicted with ADHD, but is also afflicted with Anxiety/OCD/Depression. Very bright when engaged. Like S23, S23 also thinks homework is optional and due dates are advisory. He is more rigid than his brother and can shut down if stuff is boring or he does not like the teacher. It can be hard to watch him shoot himself in the foot. This semester he got completely overwhelmed by a term paper, let other stuff go and had to try and make up everything at the end. Still waiting for final grades. He started the semester above 3.4 but may not stay there depending on his anxiety and other medical issues expected later this year. He will take SAT as he has done well on the PSATs in 9th and 10th grade (but not great on the new digital adaptive PSAT earlier this year).
This group really helps me accept him where he is at and understand our kids will all have opportunities to be successful. I look forward to connecting with all of you as we ramp up for the application season!