Just realized application fee alone will cost $1000+

[Anonymous]

DC is not even planning to apply for that many, probably around 15, which is not much for high stat kids, since their reach and target schools overlap, it's like playing the lottery

[Anonymous]

15 is a lot

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DC is not even planning to apply for that many, probably around 15, which is not much for high stat kids, since their reach and target schools overlap, it's like playing the lottery

Not independent odds, so no, it's not like buying more tickets.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:15 is a lot

Yes, 15 is a lot. Narrow it down.

[Anonymous]

No, 15 is normal if you are an ambitious kid who wants to go to a brand name school. I applied to 12 schools about 8 years ago, now it’s harder to get into a ‘good’ college - ergo, 15 feels right. Since getting into a brand name college is a lottery, it’s good to ‘buy’ as many tickets as possible if you can afford it.

OP you can sometimes petition to reduce or waive the application fees.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DC is not even planning to apply for that many, probably around 15, which is not much for high stat kids, since their reach and target schools overlap, it's like playing the lottery

Not independent odds, so no, it's not like buying more tickets.

It’s only not independent odds if your student isn’t completely qualified to get in. For the average DCUM kid, they hav their multiple APs, 1500+ SAT score, high GPA, extracurricular leaderships, volunteer work, summer internships etc etc checked off. By that point you are qualified for any T20 school, it’s just a matter of who the school is looking for, if your essay will speak to the officer reading your application, etc. Therefore, more apps mean more choices, and a higher chance at a top tier choice.

However, applying to a lot of schools is a detriment if your student isn’t disciplined. If they procrastinate and write all their essays at the last second then yes, it’s a waste of money and it will just stress them out.

[Anonymous]

Just wait until you get accepted and realize it’s $75,000 per year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No, 15 is normal if you are an ambitious kid who wants to go to a brand name school. I applied to 12 schools about 8 years ago, now it’s harder to get into a ‘good’ college - ergo, 15 feels right. Since getting into a brand name college is a lottery, it’s good to ‘buy’ as many tickets as possible if you can afford it.

OP you can sometimes petition to reduce or waive the application fees.

Actually no. This is not how it works. Your example of the lottery ticket would be the same as driving around from state to state and buying one lottery ticket from each state’s lottery. This is not the same as buying 15 tickets for the SAME lottery which would increase your chances of winning.

I would invite you to read the threads in this forum from earlier this spring.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just wait until you get accepted and realize it’s $75,000 per year.

Some are $83k a year

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:15 is a lot

+1 In what world is that “not many”?

[Anonymous]

15 is a ton. I’d say most people do no more than 8

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DC is not even planning to apply for that many, probably around 15, which is not much for high stat kids, since their reach and target schools overlap, it's like playing the lottery

I think I see the problem.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No, 15 is normal if you are an ambitious kid who wants to go to a brand name school. I applied to 12 schools about 8 years ago, now it’s harder to get into a ‘good’ college - ergo, 15 feels right. Since getting into a brand name college is a lottery, it’s good to ‘buy’ as many tickets as possible if you can afford it.

OP you can sometimes petition to reduce or waive the application fees.

One of the more shallow and pointless ways to select a college where you, er, I mean…your kid…will be successful. I wonder where they get it from…

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:15 is a ton. I’d say most people do no more than 8

Yes, better to do 8 carefully chosen than 15.

[Anonymous]

I taught an AP course full of high achieving seniors this year. Only 1 student applied to 15+ schools. Most did 5-8.