Can this child get into a top 30 university?

[Anonymous]

By top 30, we’re talking about UVA and UNC type of schools. I think it’ll be hard. His weighted GPA would be too low with too few AP classes. Of course it also depends on his demographics. It’ll be much easier if he is URM.

[Anonymous]

Of course, Wake Forest, UNC instate, Uva Instate, UCSB, UF, U rochester (#34), Boston College (#35) are Matches for you son. He has a very good chance at these schools.

[Anonymous]

99% if black,
80% if Hispanic,
40% if white and
5% if Asian.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:99% if black,
80% if Hispanic,
40% if white and
5% if Asian.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:99% if black,
80% if Hispanic,
40% if white and
5% if Asian.

Not PP. it’s true though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:99% if black,
80% if Hispanic,
40% if white and
5% if Asian.

Not PP. it’s true though.

While that nay be true, that doesn’t tell the whole story

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:99% if black,
80% if Hispanic,
40% if white and
5% if Asian.

Not PP. it’s true though.

While that nay be true, that doesn’t tell the whole story

Yes, tragic for low SES Asians.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:99% if black,
80% if Hispanic,
40% if white and
5% if Asian.

10% if Asian female
0% if Asian male

[Anonymous]

OP, it totally depends on your private school and how he ranks within his class (even if they don't rank). What does Naviance show? Your counselor will know the chances from your school with your child's transcript. But remember that top 30 is a reach for everyone. The wide ranging list you were given assures that your child has some likely admissions too.

[Anonymous]

I do think it is sad that this is he ONLY criteria you asked about.

And the fact that you were apologetic about your kid's 4.8 GPA

I honestly feel sorry for him. Talk about pressure. From within the 4 walls of his house.

I suggest you figure out WHAT HE NEEDS, not what YOU WANT.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
By top 30, we’re talking about UVA and UNC type of schools. I think it’ll be hard. His weighted GPA would be too low with too few AP classes. Of course it also depends on his demographics. It’ll be much easier if he is URM.

This isn't true. He is at a private school and taking their most rigorous courses offered. His (recalculated) weighted GPA would not be compared to kids at schools with unlimited APs; he'll be compared to the other applicants from his school and private schools like his in the region. Yes, it will be harder at state schools that primarily look at GPA for cut offs and mostly want 4.0s, like UVA; but that vast majority of top schools are not like that.

Looking at our private school Naviance, a 1500 UW3.8 student could be accepted anywhere, and kids with slightly lower stats got into the top 5 schools. However, of course, the top 30 schools are a reach for everyone, and even a lottery for the kids who are above the 75th percentile for the top schools. 1500 is at the 75th percentile for the bottom of the top 30, so a strong match for OP's kid (if he actually gets that score), while still a lottery because so many kids have the same stats.

[Anonymous]

This is close to my kid’s profile (at a rigorous private)—he’ll be at a nonIvy top 20 next year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I do think it is sad that this is he ONLY criteria you asked about.

And the fact that you were apologetic about your kid's 4.8 GPA

I honestly feel sorry for him. Talk about pressure. From within the 4 walls of his house.

I suggest you figure out WHAT HE NEEDS, not what YOU WANT.

Goodness. Stop this nonsense. Feel sorry for people who need it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:99% if black,
80% if Hispanic,
40% if white and
5% if Asian.

10% if Asian female
0% if Asian male

[Anonymous]

I kind of hate this question. Just have him apply where he wants to go! He’s got great scores and will do fine. Ugh, DCUM, you bring me down, man.