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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This was 2 years ago but my similar stat kid (3.3 GPA 1560 SAT) was rejected by every reach and target they applied to, including CMU, Hopkins, UVA, VaTech, and Purdue. Please talk to a college counselor and apply to at least three true safeties.[/quote]

You misunderstood what is special about OP.  SAT score is a small part of OP’s profile, and can be ignored.  It’s the level of raw math talent OP possesses that makes her stand out.  So yes your -dissimilar- kid was rejected at the above institutions.  But not OP.

I don’t think it’s likely Stanford would take this kid.  I think it’s even less likely any ivy would look at her application.  But she has a real chance at CMU Hopkins Purdue.  OP is not interested in lac, if she was, I would recommend Wellesley.  These are institutions that are more willing to look beyond the numbers (though the standard is higher in terms of substance).[/quote]

And many of us feel your advice is just bad.  You are free to continue to give it and we are free to continue to point out it isn't connected to reality, particularly local reality.

BTW, I went to Hopkins and still work with current undergrads there.  It isn't an option for a candidate in the bottom half of their class.[/quote]
Why wouldn't it be an option for one of the top ~1000 or so female US students in mathematics.  JHU doesn't even have a language requirement for their bachelor's degree, so some Cs in those subjects say very little about her ability to succeed at JHU.[/quote]

Because she is also getting Bs in other classes and ranks in the bottom half of her class.  That's a warning sign to most schools.  Kid has ability but doesn't use it most of the time.[/quote]
Too busy publishing research![/quote]

Far too many other kids with top notch stats and interesting ecs.  No need to gamble.[/quote]

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