<p>Take a look at Harvey Mudd. The kids are insanely smart math and science geeks there (said lovingly) and they have a wonderful full-tuition scholarship for minority (or first gen?) students. It includes all classes, board, AND plane flights home! They really take a look at the whole person and he'd certainly have a shot if he wrote a stellar essay.</p>
<p>I have read through all of the post... and I posted prior... after some time to reflect I have decided that his best bet (and I know not a popular one given the times) would be a branch of the military. </p>
<p>He will get to work hard, which he likes.</p>
<p>He will come out more mature.</p>
<p>He will have college paid for.</p>
<p>He will (better) know who he is and what he wants after.</p>
<p>It will help him find that hard work is not all he wants and that he can value an education. It has done wonders for many in his situation.</p>
<p>In the end, in my opinion, just don't send him to a community college. Too many people who don't care about their education go there these days. It will be just like High School all over again!</p>
<p>This young man obviously has a significant discrepancy between his math/ science scores and his reading/grammatical scores. Has anyone ever thought that this student might have a learning disability (LD), such as auditory processing deficit or dyslexia of some sort? I would recommend getting him tested. Most schools have an LD specialist or psychologist who can test. It might explain the discrepancies and the appearance of "laziness". If such LD is found and appropriately treated, it may make a world of difference in this kid's life.</p>