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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hello, my partner and I didn't study in the U.S.A. so we are in new territory to what seems a very complicated process concerning College. I know every student is different and every school is as well, however what is the average number of colleges a student applies to? I've heard 3 to 5 but I've also heard 25. Our kid is a sophomore so the school will give us time to talk to the counselor next year. I know families may hire a private counselor for this in addition to the school's.
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We did not study in the US either and just went through the process with our DC. 
Colleges in the US will compare your DC to students [b]from the same school[/b]. This means that some students within your DC's high school will start with an advantage you do not have for colleges that consider legacy (definition varies, most often father or mother attended this specific college as undergrad). Your DC may have their own "hook", (Olympic? :)) athlete comes to mind but there are others (music, any unusual hobby).
Stats matter of course but are just an entry ticket for a lottery if your DC does not have something that differentiates them from the pack. Test optional added to the randomness as the pool of applicants became larger.

Our high stats and down to earth DC ended up applying to 7 colleges/ universities: 2 in the US (in UMD and waiting for 1 RD), 1 in Canada and 4 in the UK. 
Got in all abroad as the system is merit based with no surprise.

Good luck!
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