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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Questbrige and URM are basically a quota set aside for underachieving applicants.[/quote]

Not the ones I know - high 1500s, weighted 4.89+, dozens of APs. Good luck thinking they bumped your child for unfair reasons.[/quote]

Right? My son’s friend (QuestBridge AND an URM) got into any Ivy from a NoVa public with a 1570 SAT and top grades with a rigorous schedule. And he has an after school job and is a really nice kid. He deserves every good thing he gets.  My kid has known him since 7th grade and says he has worked his tail off.  [/quote]

I don't think this is just an anecdote.  There are a high percentage of middle class and up URM students in the DC area, and lots of programs to help those who might not have family support.  So, it wouldn't surprise me if a significant portion of the URM's admitted to these highly competitive colleges come from places like DC.  If HYPS/whatever are only going to admit a certain # of kids from any region, they're going to go for those qualified URM's first, which makes it harder for your unhooked white kid. They'll take the white kids from Wyoming and Alaska.  [/quote]

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