Comps for this east coast male?

[Anonymous]

Looking for comparable schools in selectivity and vibe to Wake and W&M.

Male, full pay, white.
Interested in economics and environmental studies.

4 ECs that match major; several leadership in school.
Several real jobs (summer only)
1 natl accolade

Test optional for now (1400) but retaking 2 more times.
Elite private east coast school.
3.7uw (upward trend, but tough freshman year)

Wake (ED0)
W&M
W&L
Colby
Richmond
SMU

[Anonymous]

ED Middlebury

[Anonymous]

Colgate, Lafayette, Sewanee, Furman, Davidson

[Anonymous]

At 1400+, if he loves Wake and applies ED0, he has a good shot.

[Anonymous]

And he should report the score.

[Anonymous]

Colgate, Davidson, Lehigh, Lafayette, maybe Hamilton


You can submit 1400 to some on your list. I’d ask them directly if you should submit.

[Anonymous]

I think the list is good and realistic. Admissions genuinely is easier for boys.

[Anonymous]

A 1400 at an “elite” private? Wow. That’s a public school score. How is the private “elite?”

[Anonymous]

You have some good suggestions here.

I'd add F&M, Trinity, and Holy Cross.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A 1400 at an “elite” private? Wow. That’s a public school score. How is the private “elite?”

The average SAT at a public school is 1000. The average at a top private is typically 1450. OP is below average at their school. Why is this surprising?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:ED Middlebury

Isn't that a stretch?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:ED Middlebury

Isn't that a stretch?

If he’s in top 30 to 40 percent of class grade wise from a top private, no. But doesn’t sound like a good fit for a kid who wants southern. At our private, this kid would definitely get into Davidson and Boston College ED. I think w and l and Richmond are good suggestions.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:ED Middlebury

Isn't that a stretch?

Not this year. The acceptance rate 2026 increased to 17% overall. In previous years, the overall AR was as low as 10%.
ED1 or ED2, check both Fall start and Febmester option.

[Anonymous]

With respect to your son's interest in environmental studies, this site may offer you ideas for colleges to research further:

https://www.collegetransitions.com/blog/best-colleges-for-environmental-science/

Note that the site, while adequate in many respects, is not perfect, however. For example, it omitted Colby.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A 1400 at an “elite” private? Wow. That’s a public school score. How is the private “elite?”

The average SAT at a public school is 1000. The average at a top private is typically 1450. OP is below average at their school. Why is this surprising?

Average private school test score is 1235, while public is 1060. Compare apples to apples.