<p>As we agonize over our own son's college prospects, I'm writing here to try to gather some info that might help my sister, literally the hardest working person I know, who has no time for computers and whose son is a HS Sr a little late getting started on his college search.
I'm afraid I can't give specifics regarding nephew's scores or grades because I don't know them, but from what I understand he has probably a low-B GPA, average SATs, and will have taken two APs. Probably not recruitment caliber, but a good all-round athlete who runs track, plays club rugby and will have played two years varsity football at a large public HS in rural Maryland. No other ECs that I know of.
His sister is an excellent student, currently on full scholarship at a small university. Paying for brother's college is a real concern (single-parent family, ex-H unable to work, income well under $50,000).
Can anyone suggest any schools in MD, PA, DE, NJ or VA that might help them meet their financial needs? Open to all suggestions. Thanks very much.</p>
<p>since you cannot really hone in on a school, I would suggest purchasing the on-line edition of U.S. news college guide (it will let you sort information according to sat score rages or admissions rate. they also have a college finder where you can plug in the information , get results then look up the information,</p>
<p>You might want to cross post this question on the Parents Forum where you would probably receive more responses.</p>
<p>Kat</p>
<p>If they're Maryland residents, it would make sense to look at the state system, both College Park and other branches.</p>
<p>Good suggestions, THanks
They are currently looking at the state schools. Hadn't thought of the US News website, though saw the issue.</p>
<p>I too would recommend the US News online premium edition. If you go uder each school and click on Tuition and Financial Aid you can see what they report. It's helpful!</p>
<p>Bought the subscription, and will print up or email the info on some of these schools being suggested. People obsess a bit over the rankings, but there is a lot of good information there. Also spoke with my mother (his worried grandmother) who told me he's more in the B+ range. Every bit helps...
Thanks</p>