<p>Believer- That was just a little joke! Meant to convey that we have no control over what attributes our kids are born with. Especially their physical build or IQ. And very little control over how hard they choose to work at gettign good grades.
Next poster- EXACTLY. Not everyone has kids who are either elite athletes or good test takers. That is why you go with YOUR child’s strengths. You find their talents and support the development of same. There is a college out there for everyone who wants to go. And, btw, for the above average athlete who is a decent student, there is probably a coach somewhere who wants you to play for him. Might not be for a scholarship, but definitely possible with a little initiative. (Same goes for talents like musical ability, acting, painting, computer skills, the list could go on and on. Colleges want to find students who are a good fit for them.)</p>