<p>mamom… Sounds like a good plan and I’m sure he will have a lot of success this year. It is really good for me to hear about other kids with the same situation as my S’s and be able to get good advice and support. My S wants to go to med school, but wants to major in Philosophy/religion. Almost any school will foot the bill there. His beginning criteria, based on some school visits we did last Spring, is small LAC under 2000, with discussion based classes, a quirky, laid-back but intellectual student body. and hopefully close to some sort of outdoor opportunities. Would prefer no huge emphasis on sports or greek life. It sounds easy enough, but most of the schools he seems to be drawn to are very reachy for him with his GPA. That’s one of the problems with these smart kids that don’t get A’s in high school, the student body that they are attracted to is sometimes at the top schools. I’m thinking our net is going to be cast wide as well. We also have to take into account financial aid so looking at some schools with good merit aid for his stats. My S will also take the ACT along with the SAT and SAT II’s this year. I think your right about showing the admission folks that they are bright, just may struggle with organization, attention to detail or whatever it may be, that is required to get those A’s.</p>