<p>Sophomore year we talked mainly about the big/small, urban/rural took a day trip to see UofM (huge sprawly bus to class) and a small private. Ceased talking about college until mid-year junior year. Each kid had/has one college away from the state that they really like. We went and visited those junior year. Finalized the list and finished the visits before senior fall. The kids’ high school required/requires that all apps be completed before end of October, if that isn’t possible then they want a list of what is submitted, what is left to submit and what the deadlines for the college are on any apps not submitted. So not a whole lot for me to monitor.</p>
<p>Lots of colleges admit B students. The common data set is your friend. That will show you what the GPAs and standardized tests scores were for the previous year’s freshman. The two issues that could potentially narrow your list significantly is if you need merit money to afford the college and if your student is adamant bout the film component. If he can give that up you will have far more possibilities. If you are staying regional your high school GC will have a pretty good idea of where he might be admitted. Once you leave the region all bets are off with GCs…</p>