I can’t say this to my kid’s face, of course, but...

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Anonymous wrote:What’s a hapa?

Person who is Asian/Pacific Islander heritage and something else. Biracial Asian American, basically

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What’s a hapa?

It is a Hawaiian word for half Asian and half white. Common to hear it used in California too.

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Anonymous wrote:What’s a foundational school?

GDS term for safety

I keep reading this thread, and you are the second person to allege this. I just posted that NCS calls them foundational schools. I don't know if GDS does or not.

Yes, NCS calls them foundational schools. My DD got into 2 foundational schools and WL or rejected at every target/match and reach school. Hoping to get off of a WL. Not a great outcome after working so hard for 4 years.

Is the NCS college counselor making calls to get your DD off the waitlist?

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What’s a foundational school?

GDS term for safety

I keep reading this thread, and you are the second person to allege this. I just posted that NCS calls them foundational schools. I don't know if GDS does or not.

Yes, NCS calls them foundational schools. My DD got into 2 foundational schools and WL or rejected at every target/match and reach school. Hoping to get off of a WL. Not a great outcome after working so hard for 4 years.

Is the NCS college counselor making calls to get your DD off the waitlist?

Not the PP but it’s not so simple this year. Waitlists at some places won’t move at all, or only a little. And some have waitlists miles long and my DC’s school isn’t the only with with counselors calling.

I’m sure the counselors are making contact, but there isn’t much to do after sending in the letter of continued interest and cross your fingers. Chances are something will not come through unless your child is waitlisted at a school T40 and lower. One of my DC’s friends did get off a waitlist of a T50 school but for the life of me I don’t remember which one. I do know it’s in California.

Very tough year for some kids. It may be a long summer waiting for those WL calls that may never come.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What’s a foundational school?

GDS term for safety

I keep reading this thread, and you are the second person to allege this. I just posted that NCS calls them foundational schools. I don't know if GDS does or not.

Yes, NCS calls them foundational schools. My DD got into 2 foundational schools and WL or rejected at every target/match and reach school. Hoping to get off of a WL. Not a great outcome after working so hard for 4 years.

This must be a term the new counselor has brought in with her. I've had two DDs go through college counseling at NCS in recent years, and I've never heard that term used before.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What’s a foundational school?

GDS term for safety

I keep reading this thread, and you are the second person to allege this. I just posted that NCS calls them foundational schools. I don't know if GDS does or not.

Yes, NCS calls them foundational schools. My DD got into 2 foundational schools and WL or rejected at every target/match and reach school. Hoping to get off of a WL. Not a great outcome after working so hard for 4 years.

Is the NCS college counselor making calls to get your DD off the waitlist?

Yes, calls have been made. Counselor was surprised by results as well. We are just waiting to hear if any WL moves.

[Anonymous]

I'm getting out my violin for you right now. I'm sorry your life is over so soon.

I also hope this is the worst thing you ever experience in life, if it is count yourself extremely lucky.

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Anonymous wrote:I'm getting out my violin for you right now. I'm sorry your life is over so soon.

I also hope this is the worst thing you ever experience in life, if it is count yourself extremely lucky.

WTF?

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Anonymous wrote:I'm getting out my violin for you right now. I'm sorry your life is over so soon.

I also hope this is the worst thing you ever experience in life, if it is count yourself extremely lucky.

WTF?

+1

You would think some people on this board have never experienced disappointment, or needed advice or empathy. What, are you a automaton? Grow up! You’ve never been disappointed at a major life event? And yes, college is a major life event. Maybe a job offer you didn’t get, a relationship that didn’t work out, a move that seemed like it was great but ended up with tons of unexpected challenges, or whatever? Come on. Kids and their families are allowed to be disappointed and want to try for better outcomes. No one said it was on par with fighting cancer or being homeless.

Go away if you don’t have anything useful to contribute. Of get a second cup of coffee. You’re cranky.’

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Anonymous wrote:How is everyone else doing in his school? Is it the school or there’s something wrong with his application that you haven’t noticed.

This is OP. It has been tough at his school but kids have certainly got in places.

I won’t tell you his entire list in case anyone is reading this and can figure out who he is, but here is a partial.

Waitlist: Case, Tulane, VErmont
Rejected: Northeastern, Vandy, Tulane, Emory

This does not make sense. He got both rejected and waitlisted to Tulane? Didn't get into Vermont out of state with a 3.9 GPA and 1540 SAT?

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Anonymous wrote:How is everyone else doing in his school? Is it the school or there’s something wrong with his application that you haven’t noticed.

This is OP. It has been tough at his school but kids have certainly got in places.

I won’t tell you his entire list in case anyone is reading this and can figure out who he is, but here is a partial.

Waitlist: Case, Tulane, VErmont
Rejected: Northeastern, Vandy, Tulane, Emory

This does not make sense. He got both rejected and waitlisted to Tulane? Didn't get into Vermont out of state with a 3.9 GPA and 1540 SAT?

OP explained she made a typo with Tulane. Last I read, her DS is trying to get off CWRU’s waitlist. There have been lots of people posting how their high stats kids were rejected or WL from surprising places, so don’t be too shocked about VT.

[Anonymous]

I hope this college admissions cycle has parents questioning this insanity and what it does to our kids. https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/967617.page

[Anonymous]

I wish the OP had told us what private school. Our kid has similar stats at a Big 3 - That said this is why despite being at a big 3, we are hiring a private outside college counselor. We have lost faith in our school's college office. They seem arrogant and out-of-touch. The party line is "everyone knows how amazing and rigorous our school is!" But the admissions stats are not in line with that dated assertion. Also our school limits the number of applications despite kids like the OP's being shut of everywhere. That enrages me- we pay 50k I year if my kid wants to apply to 12 schools they should be able to! We are taking things into our own hands and advocating early. The Op's post really worries me. That said, OP best of luck with the waitlist and I would pressure your school counselor to advocate for your kid!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wish the OP had told us what private school. Our kid has similar stats at a Big 3 - That said this is why despite being at a big 3, we are hiring a private outside college counselor. We have lost faith in our school's college office. They seem arrogant and out-of-touch. The party line is "everyone knows how amazing and rigorous our school is!" But the admissions stats are not in line with that dated assertion. Also our school limits the number of applications despite kids like the OP's being shut of everywhere. That enrages me- we pay 50k I year if my kid wants to apply to 12 schools they should be able to! We are taking things into our own hands and advocating early. The Op's post really worries me. That said, OP best of luck with the waitlist and I would pressure your school counselor to advocate for your kid!

Big 3 or not...you’re placing too much weight on your school counselor.

She can’t write essays for them or do anything about their transcript.

Help your kid write their resume. Start apps and essays this summer. Apply wisely.

What else do you want? If you have a network, go for it. Donate millions, reach out to your buddy Bill Gates.

What the hell do you expect from your school counselor? She’s not a miracle worker.

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Anonymous wrote:What’s a foundational school?

GDS term for safety

I keep reading this thread, and you are the second person to allege this. I just posted that NCS calls them foundational schools. I don't know if GDS does or not.

NP here, Flint Hill calls them that as well. But they’re just emulating the better DC schools, right? Our list from the CC department specifically says that foundation schools should be the majority of your applications and are most likely but not guaranteed for admission.