DS is an 11th grader in basic, core-requirement classes. Best estimate for his GPA and ACT when time to start applying is a 3.0 and ACT of 20 / 21. His writing skills are the worst so that is also a challenge. He is most interested in technology but has his mind set on a University / College experience. We are well aware of alternative IT programs.
Any information on Temple University, West Chester University, Towson University - MD regarding this?
Wouldn’t a 3.0 GPA mean that he is a B student rather than a C student?
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Look at some of the CTCL schools: McDaniel, Towson, Knox, Muhlenberg takes a 3.2, Guilford
Marlboro–offering some full scholarships
RIT
Wells
Wagner
Manhattan
Manhattanville
Hofstra
LIU
Alfred (there are two of them, one public one private.)
Clarkson
St. Mary’s MD
Susquehanna
Sienna
Cazenovia
Moravian
Hampshire
Paul Smiths
Culinary Institute of America
The Sage Colleges
Roger Williams
New England U
U of Maine Orono (offers in-state tuition matching)
Also: the maritime academies–
SUNY Maritime is one of the best schools for return on investment. Cheap and leads to some of the highest paying graduates.
There’s also the Maine Maritime Academy and several others. . .
Yes 3.0 I suppose is the starting point for a B and that is what we are really hoping is the lowest GPA he gets. His 11th grade year just started but he went into it with a 2.98. Towson is of interest and I was researching Susquehanna University - however it looked like it was harder to get into. I also thought that RIT would be difficult to get into with a 3.0 and 20 ACT.
Anyone have any experience with Temple University for 3.0 GPA, non Honors and non AP courses? I know it is test optional but I also realize that option is really best for higher GPAs.
Tough to say for Temple and WEST Chester. WCU is the toughest admit of the pa state schools. Does your HS use naviance?
Monmouth University, in New Jersey. It has a department of computer science and software engineering that is ABET-accredited.
Pennsylvania college of technology.
What is wrong with community college? My son with similar stats is at a SUNY CC taking care of gen eds and hopefully, working on improving his gpa,
There is nothing wrong with community college. I am inquiring about other university options. I am aware of at least 5 - 6 community colleges in PA. DS is interested in an urban school environment - outskirts of a city at least. PA College of Technology does not fit that and it is a commuter environment. ISO a school experience near a city where most students do not leave on the weekend.
Towson University is of interest. My estimate of a 3.0 GPA and 20 ACT is just that. His testing skills are not great so it is more likely he can have a higher GPA than an improved ACT score. He has been taking an ACT prep class for several months and despite knowing most kids take the test 2 times, we’re in it for 3 -4 times with extended time approved for the December test.
Maybe look at test optional schools? fairtest.org Or Colleges that Change Lives schools, ctcl.org , many of which are test optional and are very good at nurturing the B/B+ student. Many of there are liberal arts colleges, rather than tech oriented schools, but might be worth investigating.
What is your home state, if you don’t mind sharing? That would help in identifying appropriate in-state public options.
This thread might also be helpful:
Home state is PA. And test optional schools are definitely high on our list. IMHO, I don’t think focusing on a major is as important as just getting accepted. I also agree that why DS is interested in technology, it is to narrow a scope to look at “tech” schools. Thank you for that thread link. I will check it out as well.
Anyone familiar with Fairleigh Dickinson ?
@dspflyer Speaking as a parent who has visited the college and with a DD accepted, she decided to do a PG year, You son will be accepted at FDU…IMO, it has a decent disability support program, you may want to visit…In my case, I was not concerned that the kid would not be accepted by a college, I was more concerned that the kid could not survive the college years, hence I looked for colleges that could support her needs.
My neighbor got into Temple and graduated with the kind of stats you describe. I used to watch this kid walk to school in the middle of winter in shorts and no backpack. Funny thing is, he loved Temple, now lives on the west coast and has a very good an interesting job. I think he has a lot of college debt though. He was a great kid with a great personality.
OK, so primary criterion would be neither commuter nor suitcase, but residential?
Possibly : Temple, Allegheny (reach), Hiram (match), Goucher(match), Elmira, St Bonaventure, McDaniel, Loyola Maryland (reach/match if test optional but no merit aid), Lebanon Valley, Lycoming, Susquehanna ;Bloomsburg, Mansfield (safety).
We are definitely planning to visit FDU. We have seen his biggest stumbling blocks are with assessments / test taking. He has had an IEP for several years and has made progress. Thank you.
MYOS1634 - Temple is his #1 choice. Whereas it is a safety school for so many of our local kids and some of his
friends, for him we are fearful it is a stretch. It has become wildly popular and while we know they are not giving out
as much $ in the next year(s) as they once did, the number of applicants is huge. Is there any chance too that
a school like Temple would take a 3.0 / ACT 20 or Temple Option student who does not require merit aid? Does taking out the financial factor help with admissions? Even early admissions?
Also your list has Susquehanna University on it. I found that school to be interesting. The location is pretty rural but
if it is a residential school that is a place I think we should visit.