Today's Acceptances - which schools

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Anonymous wrote:Also deferred from Tulane. DC is fine with it, only applied because counselor suggested it and definitely didn't show more than a cursory interest. I'm more disappointed than DC because I think it's a great school. In at Fordham and a handful of UK schools.

What were DC’s stats?

34 ACT, 3.8 UW GPA, 4.4 W GPA, varsity sports since sophomore year, leadership roles in school and community service organizations.

Wow, DC was denied with those stats? I am shocked. She will get in someplace else great!

which UK schools PP?

Unconditional offers from Royal Holloway, St. Andrews, and Exeter. Conditional offer from Durham. Still waiting on Edinburgh. It's a much less stressful system, I must say.

I'd love to hear anything you have to share about the UK University process, PP. We're a couple years away from applications but DS has already voiced a lot of interest in applying to UK schools. Thanks!

Hi PP, because you can only apply to five schools via UCAS (and don't even try applying to 5 via UCAS and others via Common App) it is a lot easier. The key is test scores and demonstrated interest/ability in the subject area. If you are trying for a highly ranked school, you really need 5s on as many APs as possible and/or strong SAT subject test scores. My child didn't have multiple 5 AP scores because of the debacle that was online, remote AP testing this year, but had very strong SAT and ACT scores, and spent the last two summers taking online college courses in her selected subject area. We were very lucky to discover the Study Across The Pond site earlier this year. My child's dedicated counselor provided detailed information on schools, walked us through the application process, reviewed and provided guidance on the personal statement, and contacted schools on my child's behalf. Study Across the Pond doesn't have established relationships with all schools (St. Andrews and Edinburgh are two that they don't work with) but the counselor helped decode the required entry requirements and guide us through the application process for those schools as well. And it's free. https://www.studyacrossthepond.com/how-it-works

[Anonymous]

In at UChicago, ED
MCPS public (nonmagnet) 3.96 uw, 35 ACT, 3 APs
Co-captain 2 clubs. 250 service hours
#1 in national academic competitions
No hooks

A happy household

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Also deferred from Tulane. DC is fine with it, only applied because counselor suggested it and definitely didn't show more than a cursory interest. I'm more disappointed than DC because I think it's a great school. In at Fordham and a handful of UK schools.

What were DC’s stats?

34 ACT, 3.8 UW GPA, 4.4 W GPA, varsity sports since sophomore year, leadership roles in school and community service organizations.

Wow, DC was denied with those stats? I am shocked. She will get in someplace else great!

which UK schools PP?

Unconditional offers from Royal Holloway, St. Andrews, and Exeter. Conditional offer from Durham. Still waiting on Edinburgh. It's a much less stressful system, I must say.

I'd love to hear anything you have to share about the UK University process, PP. We're a couple years away from applications but DS has already voiced a lot of interest in applying to UK schools. Thanks!

Hi PP, because you can only apply to five schools via UCAS (and don't even try applying to 5 via UCAS and others via Common App) it is a lot easier. The key is test scores and demonstrated interest/ability in the subject area. If you are trying for a highly ranked school, you really need 5s on as many APs as possible and/or strong SAT subject test scores. My child didn't have multiple 5 AP scores because of the debacle that was online, remote AP testing this year, but had very strong SAT and ACT scores, and spent the last two summers taking online college courses in her selected subject area. We were very lucky to discover the Study Across The Pond site earlier this year. My child's dedicated counselor provided detailed information on schools, walked us through the application process, reviewed and provided guidance on the personal statement, and contacted schools on my child's behalf. Study Across the Pond doesn't have established relationships with all schools (St. Andrews and Edinburgh are two that they don't work with) but the counselor helped decode the required entry requirements and guide us through the application process for those schools as well. And it's free. https://www.studyacrossthepond.com/how-it-works

That site works only with a few prestigious, traditional universities in the UK, most of them on the list are what were previously called polytechnics, or trade schools. Very low ranking and usually requiring much lower grades / fewer test scores.

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Anonymous wrote:Also deferred from Tulane. DC is fine with it, only applied because counselor suggested it and definitely didn't show more than a cursory interest. I'm more disappointed than DC because I think it's a great school. In at Fordham and a handful of UK schools.

What were DC’s stats?

34 ACT, 3.8 UW GPA, 4.4 W GPA, varsity sports since sophomore year, leadership roles in school and community service organizations.

Wow, DC was denied with those stats? I am shocked. She will get in someplace else great!

which UK schools PP?

Unconditional offers from Royal Holloway, St. Andrews, and Exeter. Conditional offer from Durham. Still waiting on Edinburgh. It's a much less stressful system, I must say.

I'd love to hear anything you have to share about the UK University process, PP. We're a couple years away from applications but DS has already voiced a lot of interest in applying to UK schools. Thanks!

Hi PP, because you can only apply to five schools via UCAS (and don't even try applying to 5 via UCAS and others via Common App) it is a lot easier. The key is test scores and demonstrated interest/ability in the subject area. If you are trying for a highly ranked school, you really need 5s on as many APs as possible and/or strong SAT subject test scores. My child didn't have multiple 5 AP scores because of the debacle that was online, remote AP testing this year, but had very strong SAT and ACT scores, and spent the last two summers taking online college courses in her selected subject area. We were very lucky to discover the Study Across The Pond site earlier this year. My child's dedicated counselor provided detailed information on schools, walked us through the application process, reviewed and provided guidance on the personal statement, and contacted schools on my child's behalf. Study Across the Pond doesn't have established relationships with all schools (St. Andrews and Edinburgh are two that they don't work with) but the counselor helped decode the required entry requirements and guide us through the application process for those schools as well. And it's free. https://www.studyacrossthepond.com/how-it-works

That site works only with a few prestigious, traditional universities in the UK, most of them on the list are what were previously called polytechnics, or trade schools. Very low ranking and usually requiring much lower grades / fewer test scores.

PP here. As I mentioned, not all of the schools my child applied to partner with this site, but the counselor worked with her on all of her applications. Many of the schools, however, are in the top 50 schools on the UK league tables. including Durham (4), Exeter and York (16) and Stirling (21).

[Anonymous]

In at Chicago ED. 3.72 GPA (uw). 1510 SAT. Lots of leadership, scant athletics. Big 3.
Very surprised.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:In at Chicago ED. 3.72 GPA (uw). 1510 SAT. Lots of leadership, scant athletics. Big 3.
Very surprised.

Congrats!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:In at UChicago, ED
MCPS public (nonmagnet) 3.96 uw, 35 ACT, 3 APs
Co-captain 2 clubs. 250 service hours
#1 in national academic competitions
No hooks

A happy household

Very cool. Congrats! Yeah for public school family (from FCPS parent). Guess not everyone has to go to a "Big 3" or TJ.

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Anonymous wrote:In at Chicago ED. 3.72 GPA (uw). 1510 SAT. Lots of leadership, scant athletics. Big 3.
Very surprised.

Congrats!

+1
So happy for you guys!!

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Anonymous wrote:Also deferred from Tulane. DC is fine with it, only applied because counselor suggested it and definitely didn't show more than a cursory interest. I'm more disappointed than DC because I think it's a great school. In at Fordham and a handful of UK schools.

What were DC’s stats?

34 ACT, 3.8 UW GPA, 4.4 W GPA, varsity sports since sophomore year, leadership roles in school and community service organizations.

Wow, DC was denied with those stats? I am shocked. She will get in someplace else great!

which UK schools PP?

Unconditional offers from Royal Holloway, St. Andrews, and Exeter. Conditional offer from Durham. Still waiting on Edinburgh. It's a much less stressful system, I must say.

I'd love to hear anything you have to share about the UK University process, PP. We're a couple years away from applications but DS has already voiced a lot of interest in applying to UK schools. Thanks!

Hi PP, because you can only apply to five schools via UCAS (and don't even try applying to 5 via UCAS and others via Common App) it is a lot easier. The key is test scores and demonstrated interest/ability in the subject area. If you are trying for a highly ranked school, you really need 5s on as many APs as possible and/or strong SAT subject test scores. My child didn't have multiple 5 AP scores because of the debacle that was online, remote AP testing this year, but had very strong SAT and ACT scores, and spent the last two summers taking online college courses in her selected subject area. We were very lucky to discover the Study Across The Pond site earlier this year. My child's dedicated counselor provided detailed information on schools, walked us through the application process, reviewed and provided guidance on the personal statement, and contacted schools on my child's behalf. Study Across the Pond doesn't have established relationships with all schools (St. Andrews and Edinburgh are two that they don't work with) but the counselor helped decode the required entry requirements and guide us through the application process for those schools as well. And it's free. https://www.studyacrossthepond.com/how-it-works

I'm PP who asked - thank you for this! Great info to start, I have time to do more digging but figured I'd ask.

[Anonymous]

Another in at UChicago, 3.7uw, 33ACT, west coast private college prep, the ECs were not at her school, she has an interesting story. After that WSJ article came out on the incredible numbers of Ivy early applicants, I was convinced there was no hope.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:In at UChicago, ED
MCPS public (nonmagnet) 3.96 uw, 35 ACT, 3 APs
Co-captain 2 clubs. 250 service hours
#1 in national academic competitions
No hooks

A happy household

Congratulations!! I went U Chicago ED, it was a great decision that shaped my life in so many ways.

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Anonymous wrote:Also deferred from Tulane. DC is fine with it, only applied because counselor suggested it and definitely didn't show more than a cursory interest. I'm more disappointed than DC because I think it's a great school. In at Fordham and a handful of UK schools.

What were DC’s stats?

34 ACT, 3.8 UW GPA, 4.4 W GPA, varsity sports since sophomore year, leadership roles in school and community service organizations.

Wow, DC was denied with those stats? I am shocked. She will get in someplace else great!

which UK schools PP?

Unconditional offers from Royal Holloway, St. Andrews, and Exeter. Conditional offer from Durham. Still waiting on Edinburgh. It's a much less stressful system, I must say.

I'd love to hear anything you have to share about the UK University process, PP. We're a couple years away from applications but DS has already voiced a lot of interest in applying to UK schools. Thanks!

Hi PP, because you can only apply to five schools via UCAS (and don't even try applying to 5 via UCAS and others via Common App) it is a lot easier. The key is test scores and demonstrated interest/ability in the subject area. If you are trying for a highly ranked school, you really need 5s on as many APs as possible and/or strong SAT subject test scores. My child didn't have multiple 5 AP scores because of the debacle that was online, remote AP testing this year, but had very strong SAT and ACT scores, and spent the last two summers taking online college courses in her selected subject area. We were very lucky to discover the Study Across The Pond site earlier this year. My child's dedicated counselor provided detailed information on schools, walked us through the application process, reviewed and provided guidance on the personal statement, and contacted schools on my child's behalf. Study Across the Pond doesn't have established relationships with all schools (St. Andrews and Edinburgh are two that they don't work with) but the counselor helped decode the required entry requirements and guide us through the application process for those schools as well. And it's free. https://www.studyacrossthepond.com/how-it-works

That site works only with a few prestigious, traditional universities in the UK, most of them on the list are what were previously called polytechnics, or trade schools. Very low ranking and usually requiring much lower grades / fewer test scores.

PP here. As I mentioned, not all of the schools my child applied to partner with this site, but the counselor worked with her on all of her applications. Many of the schools, however, are in the top 50 schools on the UK league tables. including Durham (4), Exeter and York (16) and Stirling (21).

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Yes, I saw that. I attended York and I am fully aware of the prestige of those other few colleges. But like I say, most of the colleges on that site are not worth the time of day, especially as an overseas student.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:In at UChicago, ED
MCPS public (nonmagnet) 3.96 uw, 35 ACT, 3 APs
Co-captain 2 clubs. 250 service hours
#1 in national academic competitions
No hooks

A happy household

Congratulations! Any merit received, or does that come later?

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Anonymous wrote:Are you not submitting scores because you don't have any or because they are low. I've heard that if your kid goes to a private school where they took the SATs, not submitting those scores communicates to the school that they are low. Maybe public school kids who haven't been able to take the SATs are okay.

My daughter’s friend [\b]has a mom [/b]with a life-threatening risk from COVID. She chose not to risk it by taking the SAT even though the school offered it. I hope and isn’t penalized for prioritizing her mother’s health.

The friend is lying or you are a troll. You can ask to be placed in a different room if the test is at your own private. Besides, all kids were masked during the test and with good social distancing. I do not believe the story.

That’s a really strong and not very nice reaction. You do realize that when families are in crisis with new and terrible medical news that their first thoughts might *not* be to figure out how their kid could still take the SAT, right? Particularly when colleges said upfront that test optimal meant test optional. I hope you aren’t working in admissions because your empathy scale could use a reset. Yes, she wrote about it in the place for a COVID essay.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:In at UChicago, ED
MCPS public (nonmagnet) 3.96 uw, 35 ACT, 3 APs
Co-captain 2 clubs. 250 service hours
#1 in national academic competitions
No hooks

A happy household

I asked my DD & she is pretty certain this is a classmate of hers. Their friend group is all thrilled for him. Wonderful news!