New York teen accepted to all 8 Ivy League schools

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What are the application fees for these 8 schools?

I wonder if her HS pushed it and covered fees?

What the hell difference does it make? It doesn't matter to you that she was valedictorian or an Intel Science finalist. Not important that her GPA was amazing or her parents instilled in her the value of education which is what DCUM posters are always complaining about that AA students don't value. It's meaningless that her credo is "persistence and tenacity."

I have followed college acceptances and rejections on College Confidential for a couple of years and have gone back to previous years postings to look for a pattern of admissions, denials, and deferrals. Ethnicity is also included. There are tons of students who have similar stats and were admitted or denied who were black, white, Asian, Native American, etc. I notice there are an inordinate number, the majority, of admitted students from ALL races do NOT have these over the top standardized scores and range between 2100-2400 with 2400 not being the norm. A 2200, for example, puts you in the 98th percentile according to the College Board. The college admissions work independently of each other when making college decisions and, yes, this admit was Vegas odds.

If your preference is to disregard everything this child did because it's more important who covered her college fees, that's your prerogative and says volumes. I say way to go, congratulations, and continue the legacy of persistence and tenacity.

Get a hobby?

[Anonymous]

I was accepted to all of the Ivies where I applied (5) and Stanford, albeit 30 years ago. Probably helped that I was a geographic admit, meaning non-East Coast. My takeaway? It was extremely difficult to be so far away from home, without an adult support network. I had a blast, but at the end of four years, graduated with a LOT of debt, which influenced my career choice for years. When I finally paid everything off, in my early 30s, I had the freedom to choose a career I wanted, which isn't very lucrative but makes me happy. I wonder how my path would have been different had I attended a state school and been able to pursue the vocation I loved from the beginning? Just a reminder that the Ivies aren't the best option for every kid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I was accepted to all of the Ivies where I applied (5) and Stanford, albeit 30 years ago. Probably helped that I was a geographic admit, meaning non-East Coast. My takeaway? It was extremely difficult to be so far away from home, without an adult support network. I had a blast, but at the end of four years, graduated with a LOT of debt, which influenced my career choice for years. When I finally paid everything off, in my early 30s, I had the freedom to choose a career I wanted, which isn't very lucrative but makes me happy. I wonder how my path would have been different had I attended a state school and been able to pursue the vocation I loved from the beginning? Just a reminder that the Ivies aren't the best option for every kid.

+1 I went to a state school, graduated with no debt. At times, I wish I had gone to a more prestigious school, but the path I took has gotten me where I am, which is a great place. I still ended up earning six figures by the time I hit 30 in a career that I like.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

It's becoming a cliche' now. Some kids obviously know the "formula" and the Ivies are more likely to admit a URM that meets that formula.

Besides, why would you apply to all eight Ivies anyway, if not to try and make headlines?

I think the "formula" is to kick ass in your classes and on your SATs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

It's becoming a cliche' now. Some kids obviously know the "formula" and the Ivies are more likely to admit a URM that meets that formula.

Besides, why would you apply to all eight Ivies anyway, if not to try and make headlines?

I think the "formula" is to kick ass in your classes and on your SATs.

I think if she had kicked ass on her SATs that would have been mentioned as well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

It's becoming a cliche' now. Some kids obviously know the "formula" and the Ivies are more likely to admit a URM that meets that formula.

Besides, why would you apply to all eight Ivies anyway, if not to try and make headlines?

I think the "formula" is to kick ass in your classes and on your SATs.

You are very naive.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

It's becoming a cliche' now. Some kids obviously know the "formula" and the Ivies are more likely to admit a URM that meets that formula.

Besides, why would you apply to all eight Ivies anyway, if not to try and make headlines?

I think the "formula" is to kick ass in your classes and on your SATs.

You are very naive.

Really? How so?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

It's becoming a cliche' now. Some kids obviously know the "formula" and the Ivies are more likely to admit a URM that meets that formula.

Besides, why would you apply to all eight Ivies anyway, if not to try and make headlines?

I think the "formula" is to kick ass in your classes and on your SATs.

You are very naive.

+1. Thank you!

[Anonymous]

Nigerians, especially the Igbo people, kick butt.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What are the application fees for these 8 schools?

I wonder if her HS pushed it and covered fees?

What the hell difference does it make? It doesn't matter to you that she was valedictorian or an Intel Science finalist. Not important that her GPA was amazing or her parents instilled in her the value of education which is what DCUM posters are always complaining about that AA students don't value. It's meaningless that her credo is "persistence and tenacity."

I have followed college acceptances and rejections on College Confidential for a couple of years and have gone back to previous years postings to look for a pattern of admissions, denials, and deferrals. Ethnicity is also included. There are tons of students who have similar stats and were admitted or denied who were black, white, Asian, Native American, etc. I notice there are an inordinate number, the majority, of admitted students from ALL races do NOT have these over the top standardized scores and range between 2100-2400 with 2400 not being the norm. A 2200, for example, puts you in the 98th percentile according to the College Board. The college admissions work independently of each other when making college decisions and, yes, this admit was Vegas odds.

If your preference is to disregard everything this child did because it's more important who covered her college fees, that's your prerogative and says volumes. I say way to go, congratulations, and continue the legacy of persistence and tenacity.

Get a hobby?

+1

You are way overreacting, PP. I think it's great that she has so many opportunities and good for her for her achievements. BUT the Ivy League only is an athletic conference. There is a wide variety of schools. It does seem odd that she chose ALL of them. The top 10 schools in her field of interest, whatever it is, would not all be Ivy. So we here at DCUM are casually discussing possible motivations. Not tearing down her achievements. So chill.

The publicity would be great for her HS to get two students in a row so I can see how they'd encourage her, a very strong candidate, to apply to all of them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I was accepted to all of the Ivies where I applied (5) and Stanford, albeit 30 years ago. Probably helped that I was a geographic admit, meaning non-East Coast. My takeaway? It was extremely difficult to be so far away from home, without an adult support network. I had a blast, but at the end of four years, graduated with a LOT of debt, which influenced my career choice for years. When I finally paid everything off, in my early 30s, I had the freedom to choose a career I wanted, which isn't very lucrative but makes me happy. I wonder how my path would have been different had I attended a state school and been able to pursue the vocation I loved from the beginning? Just a reminder that the Ivies aren't the best option for every kid.

Alaska?

[Anonymous]

It's not that difficult if your parents are Nigerian immigrants. Just saying.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

It's becoming a cliche' now. Some kids obviously know the "formula" and the Ivies are more likely to admit a URM that meets that formula.

Besides, why would you apply to all eight Ivies anyway, if not to try and make headlines?

I think the "formula" is to kick ass in your classes and on your SATs.

You are very naive.

Really? How so?

Not the PP but standardized scores do not determine admissions. A strong, consistent academic record does and carries significant weight. The colleges say it over and over, and I'm not sure why this is still debatable. The scores are but one component. That's why a high SAT and low academics will not get you admitted (and a perfect score and perfect GPA doesn't guarantee it either). So, I'm assuming that's what the poster who said "you are very naive" meant.

One of my DCs was admitted to an Ivy with perfect math SAT, SAT II, AP scores. B grades in English and History all four years. All honors and AP math and science. SAT 2050 with the CR and writing pulling down the score. Not a URM, no legacy, no sport but a powerhouse and passion for the sciences. Academics carry weight, and the colleges say it repeatedly. The smart colleges know that a 3-hour test is no match for an excellent 4-year academic history.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What are the application fees for these 8 schools?

I wonder if her HS pushed it and covered fees?

See this is the F**king problem! Why would you even ask this question? You know nothing about her parent's income.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What are the application fees for these 8 schools?

I wonder if her HS pushed it and covered fees?

What the hell difference does it make? It doesn't matter to you that she was valedictorian or an Intel Science finalist. Not important that her GPA was amazing or her parents instilled in her the value of education which is what DCUM posters are always complaining about that AA students don't value. It's meaningless that her credo is "persistence and tenacity."

I have followed college acceptances and rejections on College Confidential for a couple of years and have gone back to previous years postings to look for a pattern of admissions, denials, and deferrals. Ethnicity is also included. There are tons of students who have similar stats and were admitted or denied who were black, white, Asian, Native American, etc. I notice there are an inordinate number, the majority, of admitted students from ALL races do NOT have these over the top standardized scores and range between 2100-2400 with 2400 not being the norm. A 2200, for example, puts you in the 98th percentile according to the College Board. The college admissions work independently of each other when making college decisions and, yes, this admit was Vegas odds.

If your preference is to disregard everything this child did because it's more important who covered her college fees, that's your prerogative and says volumes. I say way to go, congratulations, and continue the legacy of persistence and tenacity.

Get a hobby?

+1

You are way overreacting, PP. I think it's great that she has so many opportunities and good for her for her achievements. BUT the Ivy League only is an athletic conference. There is a wide variety of schools. It does seem odd that she chose ALL of them. The top 10 schools in her field of interest, whatever it is, would not all be Ivy. So we here at DCUM are casually discussing possible motivations. Not tearing down her achievements. So chill.

The publicity would be great for her HS to get two students in a row so I can see how they'd encourage her, a very strong candidate, to apply to all of them.

She also got into Hopkins and MIT. Do you share the same sentiment when other groups apply to all top 10 schools and is that odd that they choose ALL of them? Just asking.