Hi Search,
Here's a link to colleges that have independent study projects. Can you afford to hire someone to help you with this? My son is only in 8th grade, but I'm thinking that as it draws nearer, it would be good to find someone who could help understand gifted, colleges, and my kid.

Does her school have anyone who is involved in the college process?

http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/college/undergrad-research-programs

Best Wishes,
Grinity

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