Next question: DS will have 2.5 credits of science, and will have taken 3 AP science exams, one for a course not complete, and one for a course not offered. So, for colleges that want 3 yrs of science, but he has 3 AP exams with good scores (for despite it all, we anticipate decent scores) what will they think?
[quote=NotherBen}We weren't planning on Ivies or elites for DS, but we were hoping for a public university in our region. That may not happen now. We will consider the smaller technical/engineering universities, or the private colleges.[/quote]
Have you thought about asking these questions of the admissions offices at a few of the schools you're considering? I'm don't have the answers for you, but do have a few concerns/questions - if your ds is interested in either science or engineering. First, I'd expect the schools may very well want to see the science classes as b&m courses, not just taking an exam and passing it. I'd also consider that you've mentioned smaller technical/engineering universities as if they are a tier down from public universities in requirements for admissions (that might not have been your intent, but it sounds as if that's what you're anticipating)... I'd be sure to double-check that... I'm not really sure where you're at or what schools you're interested in, but I don't think it necessarily follows.
Sending you lots of good wishes - I truly wish high school didn't have to be so stress-filled for so many of our kids!
polarbear
