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Trying again. A vent. Sports vs. academics at US colleges
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<blockquote data-quote="DDD" data-source="post: 578019" data-attributes="member: 35"><p>My eldest GD (a easy child, by the way) graduated from a large highly respected high school and was accepted to the State University of her choice. Once there they told her she had to take a remedial math course before beginning the standard Freshman math class. She was shocked as her GPA was high at a competitive high school. But she took that course and graduated in four years with a teaching degree and now teaches 3rd grade gifted classes. Taking an extra class or two does not mean you're not smart...it means you have some identifiable weakness in one area and the Universities want you to help you succeed. Taking online courses, extra classes or having a tutor are positive steps when you are trying to be the best you can be. After finishing college entry into the workforce is expedited by graduating from an acknowledged "good" college, having personal recommendations from faculty members, having a history of community service/sports participation/decent grades. Diversity is what the work world is looking for...not gpa's. My Ex was hired at the same time a "genius" was hired in Virginia. They both had Engineering degrees and were recent college graduates. The "genius" was just that, plus likely Asperger's looking back at his personality traits. Bottom line is that my "C" average husband was quickly promoted and the very smart young man was released. Life is complex but I have faith that Jumper can become a successful adult. DDD</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DDD, post: 578019, member: 35"] My eldest GD (a easy child, by the way) graduated from a large highly respected high school and was accepted to the State University of her choice. Once there they told her she had to take a remedial math course before beginning the standard Freshman math class. She was shocked as her GPA was high at a competitive high school. But she took that course and graduated in four years with a teaching degree and now teaches 3rd grade gifted classes. Taking an extra class or two does not mean you're not smart...it means you have some identifiable weakness in one area and the Universities want you to help you succeed. Taking online courses, extra classes or having a tutor are positive steps when you are trying to be the best you can be. After finishing college entry into the workforce is expedited by graduating from an acknowledged "good" college, having personal recommendations from faculty members, having a history of community service/sports participation/decent grades. Diversity is what the work world is looking for...not gpa's. My Ex was hired at the same time a "genius" was hired in Virginia. They both had Engineering degrees and were recent college graduates. The "genius" was just that, plus likely Asperger's looking back at his personality traits. Bottom line is that my "C" average husband was quickly promoted and the very smart young man was released. Life is complex but I have faith that Jumper can become a successful adult. DDD [/QUOTE]
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