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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Does it mean that there is a lot of grade inflation and overscheduling of extracurricular activities if he didn't get into the schools he had hoped to?[/quote]

There is grade inflation for sure. One college admissions officer openly discussed it on a visit. It is also more competitive than ever at the most prestigious schools. There are more great candidates than open spots. Compare the admissions statistics today from those of 10, 20 or 30 years ago. 96th percentile SATs on the national scale are great, but at the schools the applicant was applying to, he was probably in the 50th percentile. Without his other qualifications, he wouldn't even be in the running. He sounds like a great kid and will be successful wherever he goes. Bill Gates and Steve Jobs were college drop outs. U of Maryland will take him wherever he wants to go. [/quote]

Would he have had a better chance if he were not white (is he??) and a lesser chance if he were asian?[/quote]

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