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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I understand the sentiment behind your question. I can't provide insight into rejections for a high stats kid, but I can give you my impression of the class of 2027 admissions cycle. 
A few thoughts: 
Test scores are very relevant, even at test optional schools.
[b]Interviews can make a big difference, particularly in demonstrating interest.[/b]
Essays are critical and the best place to focus one's energy during senior year. After all, it's impossible to meaningfully raise one's GPA or alter one's ECs in 12th grade, but your student can absolutely write killer essays that tie his/her achievements into benefiting a particular institution. Personalization to each school is key.
Bottom line... top stats, great ECs, demonstrated interest and amazing essays lead to admission success.[/quote]
Can we talk about the bolded? Several top schools offer interviews, where the student puts in a request for one and may or may not get one, though the schools say something to the effect that that not having an interview doesn't matter for admissions. While it seems obvious that the interview [i]request[/i] is a display of interest, is that it? Merely a test of one's will? My high-stats kid is rather shy and I'm sure [i]will not[/i] want to request an interview. I wouldn't want one either. Do they request and just cross their fingers that they're not selected?[/quote]

I would not request an interview if your DC is uncomfortable with said interview. Instead, visit the campus and sign up for a tour/information session, go to a presentation, reach out to the assigned AO, or find some other way to clearly show interest.[/quote]

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