<p>So, what do you guys think ask the thread “Ask Danielle”?..</p>
<p>My son is a HS senior and has never gotten very good grades. He is now motivated to go to college, but his choices are limited. Any suggestions of places that take late-bloomers? He wants to have a “real” college experience, with good kids, activities, etc.</p>
<p>Welcome silver water. The best thing to do when you have a question is to start a new thread in the Parent Forum. With a title like College Suggestions for Late Bloomer. That will attract knowledgeable parents, as many don’t check into this “Welcome” thread.</p>
<p>If you don’t know how to do that (basically, it’s going to the Parent Forum, clicking on New Thread, and then posting just as you did here)… reply here and one of us will help you.</p>
<p>There will be plenty of options for your son. When you post, you might want to indicate if there are geographical or financial constraints or any other criteria. Also, whether he has any particular subject interests and a general idea of his GPA, whether he plays sports or has other Extra Curricular interests, and whether he has taken SAT/ACT type tests.</p>
<p>Silverwater,</p>
<pre><code>Have your son go to the college sites and click on a few schools to look at what the students are saying. I am not sure where you from it might be good if you post a thread saying Good school from “your area” for late bloomers.
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<p>Grades aren’t the only thing schools look at, is he an thlete, what are his SAT’s/ACT, any good EC’s. The school is looking at the whole pic.<br>
In NC, many kids go 1 yr community and then transfer to Applachian, ECU
In VA, I would suggest VCWU. Or George Mason Prince William and transfer to GMU later on.
IN NJ try Rowan.
In FL try FCSU.</p>
<p>I’m lost on this website, having used it for my son and now for my daughter. What do the grey circles, yellow circles, or arrows mean on the " alphabetical list of colleges " mean? Thanks.</p>
<p>Delete that last mean</p>
<p>Each college has a circle next to its name. If it is yellow, that means there are people on that college’s discussion forum at this moment. If it is grey, no one is on that forum at the moment. Not sure what arrows you are referring to.</p>
<p>The arrows mean the school listing is found in a more selective grouping, rather that within the alphabetical list (Ivy, Top 50 LAC)</p>
<p>Thank you all.</p>
<p>Hi all, I’m a new here and trying to learn my way around. I really like the parent forum and find that the parents support each other so much. Nice to see!</p>
<p>Welcome, janlake.</p>
<p>janlake - it takes a while; be patient. Welcome.</p>