<p>For those who followed the story of our grandS - he has been accepted to his state U (University of New Hampshire). Even accepted at neighborhing state U(Maine) which he had applied to "just in case." In his case, there was no such thing as a "safety" really (3.0, 970, hs grad 2004 who never applied to college when first leaving hs). </p>
<p>He did a splendid job on his applications/essays, and after a taste of the "real world" was really motivated to get started on a college education and give himself all of the advantages that it will provide. This is a kid who has had some real challenges in his family life, mediocre educational opportunities in hs and no guidance (until this year) on looking ahead to his future.</p>
<p>There is much happiness in our (extended) family today. I am grateful for all the support you have given as I struggled to help him in his plans. It has been a joy, really, to have a S and gS going through this process at the same time. As different as they are, it is very possible that gS' outcome will be even more life-changing than S or any of the more "typical cc" kids we see here.</p>
<p>Now on to supporting him in his efforts over the next 4 years.... Yes!</p>
<p>congrats to ur grandson!! i'm sure he'll do fine in college</p>
<p>*it should be noted that the stats on this site should be taken with a grain of salt, as they probably account for the top 10 or 15% of the actual hs population... ;)</p>
<p>Hurray, Jmmom!!! I do remember reading all about his story, and I'm so glad to hear such a great result! Kudos to you for being there for him, too.</p>
<p>I hadn't heard about your GS's story, but I am soooooooo happy for him and this acceptance that means so much to him!! There is a great deal for your family to celebrate, and I wish you all the best as your GS begins this new path in his life's journey. Awesome! ~berurah</p>
<p>That's wonderful, jmmom. When I was teaching first-year college students, I always thought that the ones who did not come straight from high school were among the most motivated.</p>
<p>JMMOM - CONGRATS!!!!!! UNH is a great school - my son did his Masters there - and we know several others who are going there now - including my cousin!!! - so am very familiar with it - You have done an awesome job - tho I am not very familiar with your story - it has a great outcome!!!!!</p>
<p>Which U of Maine is it?? I take it he will want to go to UNH or??? What a wonderful thing to be wanted isn't it!!!!! CONGRATS to all involved.</p>
<p>Yes, jeepmom - he will go to UNH. It was his first choice, and it is his state school, so in-state tuition. (We get to pay for S and gS, so we like that too ;) )</p>
<p>I remember his story well and that IS great news. Has it "sunk in" for him yet? I agree that this acceptance may be more meaningful than some others, simply based on his story. I am so happy for him (and the extended family,Granny.)</p>
<p>What a wonderful end to a long journey! You should be very proud of your s. and grands., and they should be very proud of themselves. Happy day!</p>
<p>Congratulations! jmmom, I'm willing to bet that your grandson will do much better in college than he did in high school. Professors will wish everyone was like him, and he'll get a lot out of his college education, even more than many Ivy League students will.</p>
<p>As an aside, I can't believe that there is no such thing as a "safety" school for a student with a GPA of 3.0 and an SAT of 970. At any school where that profile is typical, the acceptance rate is high, and extracurriculars and applications essays aren't important. The vast majority of colleges aren't that hard to get into.</p>