Which of these seem good/doable?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If he really wants large/southern and has an interest in urban planning, he should look into Auburn.

Auburn’s a great school, but it’s been “discovered.” They had a 39% acceptance rate this year. Their average ACT for acceptance for fall 2024 was a 29, which corresponds to around a 1340 SAT, and is probably higher for OOS. Only 10% taken test optional.

I am the quoted PP and I have to say that as an Auburn grad, it has been fascinating to watch the admissions rate change so quickly. They have also stuck to their guns about being “test preferred.” I do think the OP’s son might have a chance if he applies early on and gets his test scores up.

[Anonymous]

If he’s open to thinking outside of the south, he can get that big school experience at UConn. Ohio State. UMass. The Southern schools are so hot right now!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Georgia Tech and UNC have a oos acceptance rate at or below 10 percent (UNC is lower), and GaTech requires SAT/ACT. I would consider those two lottery schools for any oos student.

+1

My OOS NMF UW 4.0 1550+ was rejected at GT, not even waitlisted.

[Anonymous]

You and your son (and these responders) need to look at his app and the apps of his friends more holistically. All As with what rigor compared to his school? Leadership? ECs? Essay topic and content? Any hooks? What state are you applying from? Does your kid’s profile match what these schools are looking for?

[Anonymous]

All As and a 1270 is a red flag for grade inflation. He needs to get his scores up.

[Anonymous]

Penn State has a good real estate program.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:All As and a 1270 is a red flag for grade inflation. He needs to get his scores up.

Agree. Or go TO.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You and your son (and these responders) need to look at his app and the apps of his friends more holistically. All As with what rigor compared to his school? Leadership? ECs? Essay topic and content? Any hooks? What state are you applying from? Does your kid’s profile match what these schools are looking for?

He is a good student with two varsity sports. That's it. Honestly this thread is making me feel very shitty. Does everyone's child have very high SAT scores and a million ECs?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You and your son (and these responders) need to look at his app and the apps of his friends more holistically. All As with what rigor compared to his school? Leadership? ECs? Essay topic and content? Any hooks? What state are you applying from? Does your kid’s profile match what these schools are looking for?

He is a good student with two varsity sports. That's it. Honestly this thread is making me feel very shitty. Does everyone's child have very high SAT scores and a million ECs?

No, not everyone does. You shouldn't feel s***ty, you just need some better safeties!

[Anonymous]

Still plenty of good options. And think more and flexibly about what he says he wants to major in—data science may be easier admit than civil engineering, certain business-lite majors may be easier admit than undergrad bus schools, etc. GaTech is popular for engineering and CS, so that’s where most of the rejects are. If you are looking at something else, your narrative might be different.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:All As and a 1270 is a red flag for grade inflation. He needs to get his scores up.

Agree. Or go TO.

Totally.

[Anonymous]

Look at LSU

[Anonymous]

Virginia Tech has a really cool newish program called Smart and Sustainable Cities.

https://spia.vt.edu/academics/undergrad/ssc.html

https://www.vt.edu/academics/majors/smart-and-sustainable-cities.html

And don't feel sh*tty. This process is challenging for students, parents, and even admission officers! If he finds a program he likes, he should research it, contact the school, and show real interest. Even if some schools don't care about demonstrated interest, he can use his essays to show he has done his research. Congrats to your kid on his hard work.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You and your son (and these responders) need to look at his app and the apps of his friends more holistically. All As with what rigor compared to his school? Leadership? ECs? Essay topic and content? Any hooks? What state are you applying from? Does your kid’s profile match what these schools are looking for?

He is a good student with two varsity sports. That's it. Honestly this thread is making me feel very shitty. Does everyone's child have very high SAT scores and a million ECs?

No, my kid is struggling with ECs too. Regarding, SAT’s - a high GPA usually corresponds to a high SAT score. If your son really has a 4.0, then colleges would expect to see a stronger SAT. It does mean something is amiss. If there was a challenge, you can explain it in the application to provide more context.

It’s all about choosing the right colleges to apply to. There are so many good ones that aren’t impossible to get into! Definitely take advance of TO.

[Anonymous]

Arizona State, University of Tennessee