Originally Posted by ashley
I needed to get DS into a highly competitive private school and his report card looked mediocre at best
Some anticipate a similar experience in applying to colleges, when all measures/grades/assessments represent a low ceiling.

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prepare a data rich portfolio
smile Parents may wish to continue helping their children collect items for a portfolio through middle school and high school, which students might use to supplement their transcripts when applying to college. Portfolios of work samples might inspire portions of a college essay, personal statement, and interview question responses.