Banneker Key Decisions

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:So if our DC hasn’t gotten one of these emails by now it’s not going to happen? Or is it staggered? (I’d had my hopes up)

I had my hopes up too. Straight As from MCPS, 11 APs, 4.81 and 1560. Is it justified to be surprised DD didn't get invite?

My guess is MCPS is the issue. They have to spread them around all the counties in MD.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So if our DC hasn’t gotten one of these emails by now it’s not going to happen? Or is it staggered? (I’d had my hopes up)

I had my hopes up too. Straight As from MCPS, 11 APs, 4.81 and 1560. Is it justified to be surprised DD didn't get invite?

My guess is MCPS is the issue. They have to spread them around all the counties in MD.

Yea, I know someone with a 1600 SAT who got into some public ivies who didn't get a BK invite. There's more to it than your stats.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Only fools would decline. College is what you make of. Dreams schools don’t mean dream results.

Speak for yourself. UMD was a safety school for DS. He got merit elsewhere (more than half tuition) where he would have preferred to attend over UMD. He ended up at a top 20 and would never have had the same experiences at UMD where he would be with a lot of the same people from his neighborhood. He wanted to be further away from home at a top university that has name recognition and prestige...oh and great football too

Our 529 had over $300K when he started and we depleted it. Money well spent. Our net worth is over $10M, so we will be fine lol.

I was going to say, for people who regard college as a Veblen good, a full scholarship actually makes the school less attractive. And here you are to illustrate my point!

+1

I hope the kid is not like that parent. Ick.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So if our DC hasn’t gotten one of these emails by now it’s not going to happen? Or is it staggered? (I’d had my hopes up)

I had my hopes up too. Straight As from MCPS, 11 APs, 4.81 and 1560. Is it justified to be surprised DD didn't get invite?

Similar stats here and nothing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So if our DC hasn’t gotten one of these emails by now it’s not going to happen? Or is it staggered? (I’d had my hopes up)

I had my hopes up too. Straight As from MCPS, 11 APs, 4.81 and 1560. Is it justified to be surprised DD didn't get invite?

Similar stats here and nothing.

Are you a URM?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think parents look for reasons - valid or not -- rather than accepting the fact that there are so many other highly qualified students with perfect stats and other accomplishments out there.

It is random lottery at that level, DC’s friend with similar stat got invite, nothing very special about that kid

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think parents look for reasons - valid or not -- rather than accepting the fact that there are so many other highly qualified students with perfect stats and other accomplishments out there.

It is random lottery at that level, DC’s friend with similar stat got invite, nothing very special about that kid

Def not a lottery. Don’t be bitter.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think parents look for reasons - valid or not -- rather than accepting the fact that there are so many other highly qualified students with perfect stats and other accomplishments out there.

It is random lottery at that level, DC’s friend with similar stat got invite, nothing very special about that kid

Def not a lottery. Don’t be bitter.

Income. If you family income is over 400k you ain’t getting jack

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think parents look for reasons - valid or not -- rather than accepting the fact that there are so many other highly qualified students with perfect stats and other accomplishments out there.

It is random lottery at that level, DC’s friend with similar stat got invite, nothing very special about that kid

Def not a lottery. Don’t be bitter.

Income. If you family income is over 400k you ain’t getting jack

Hahaha… why 400?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think parents look for reasons - valid or not -- rather than accepting the fact that there are so many other highly qualified students with perfect stats and other accomplishments out there.

It is random lottery at that level, DC’s friend with similar stat got invite, nothing very special about that kid

Def not a lottery. Don’t be bitter.

Income. If you family income is over 400k you ain’t getting jack

How would they know if I haven't submitted a FAFSA?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think parents look for reasons - valid or not -- rather than accepting the fact that there are so many other highly qualified students with perfect stats and other accomplishments out there.

It is random lottery at that level, DC’s friend with similar stat got invite, nothing very special about that kid

Def not a lottery. Don’t be bitter.

Income. If you family income is over 400k you ain’t getting jack

How would they know if I haven't submitted a FAFSA?

I think pp was joking. We certainly make more than that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think parents look for reasons - valid or not -- rather than accepting the fact that there are so many other highly qualified students with perfect stats and other accomplishments out there.

It is random lottery at that level, DC’s friend with similar stat got invite, nothing very special about that kid

Def not a lottery. Don’t be bitter.

Income. If you family income is over 400k you ain’t getting jack

How would they know if I haven't submitted a FAFSA?

I think pp was joking. We certainly make more than that.

Don't we all. lol, this db.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think parents look for reasons - valid or not -- rather than accepting the fact that there are so many other highly qualified students with perfect stats and other accomplishments out there.

It is random lottery at that level, DC’s friend with similar stat got invite, nothing very special about that kid

Def not a lottery. Don’t be bitter.

Income. If you family income is over 400k you ain’t getting jack

How would they know if I haven't submitted a FAFSA?

I think pp was joking. We certainly make more than that.

Don't we all. lol, this db.

IDK, do you?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think parents look for reasons - valid or not -- rather than accepting the fact that there are so many other highly qualified students with perfect stats and other accomplishments out there.

It is random lottery at that level, DC’s friend with similar stat got invite, nothing very special about that kid

Def not a lottery. Don’t be bitter.

Income. If you family income is over 400k you ain’t getting jack

Hahaha… why 400?

Not true- did not complete fafsa and my child received presidential scholarship

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think parents look for reasons - valid or not -- rather than accepting the fact that there are so many other highly qualified students with perfect stats and other accomplishments out there.

It is random lottery at that level, DC’s friend with similar stat got invite, nothing very special about that kid

Def not a lottery. Don’t be bitter.

Income. If you family income is over 400k you ain’t getting jack

Hahaha… why 400?

Not true- did not complete fafsa and my child received presidential scholarship

Scholarship received THIS admission cycle?