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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm a Big 3 parent.  My DC has been a lifer.  When we decided on a school for our DC, we had no thought about college acceptances back in Pre-K.  We just wanted the best education we could afford for our DC.  Now our DC is a senior and has been through the process of applying to college.

Our DC decided that big state universities were something that would be challenging and new to DC after spending so many years at a small school.  Wanted school spirit, big sports and a large campus etc.  Didn't want to attend SLACS or other small LACs.  We are cool with that, it's what HE wants.

3.7 gpa 35 ACT.  Rejected at many state flagships (Texas, Michigan, Wisconsin and UNC).  Accepted at five others.  I am proud of my DC and he has choices that so many other kids across the US don't have!

I'm not really sure about the "bloodbath" and "brutal" posts on this site from Big 3 schools.parents.  I know that his fiends have been accepted to many T1 through T-30 schools.  My son didn't want that, to each their own.

Maybe some Big 3 parents thought their kids were not admitted to T20 schools because of grade inflation at other schools in the DMV or the new test optional idea.  This may be true.  I don't have an argument with you.

However, as I stated before, my kid was accepted to 5 State schools that are exceptional and have some of the top ranked schools for his major.  I am so happy for him!

I wish you all well in your children's acceptances and college experiences!

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My kid did some of this. Not all. Thankfully kid went orthogonal on at least one school applied to. And that’s the one that is the best choice for this kid.

Kid wanted out of the SLAC universe many of the Big 3 go to. [/quote]

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