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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I actually think it makes a lot of sense for colleges to be asking this question. Especially for those that are looking to weed out kids who are just shotgunning to a bunch of schools without knowing anything about those schools.

From my understanding as long as you demonstrate interest and knowledge about the school, you should be set. No need to overthink.[/quote]

Completely disagree. Most kids need to "shotgun" a bunch of schools b/c the acceptance rates are so low and because it can be a crapshoot. I see this in the metrics but also, anecdotally, from many posts here. The high stats, seemingly perfect applicant rejected from schools that 20 years ago they would have been a lock for. It's shitty to have this the game that they have to play. And then make it even harder. [/quote]

schools like to pretend that you are choosing them because they are a perfect match for you and you'll contribute in tons of ways. The reality is you're applying to Colby because you can't or didn't get into Williams and Middlebury is your other big reach and Colby is interchangeable on your list with Bates and Bowdoin and maybe Hamilton and you don't really know that much about any of them [/quote]

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