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[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: 
[b]Test scores are very relevant, even at test optional schools.[/b]
Interviews can make a big difference, particularly in demonstrating interest.
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]

"High stats" kids with high scores (i.e. 1500+; 35/36) are still getting rejected at selective colleges. TO applicants to the same colleges are getting accepted. The submit vs TO acceptance ratios notwithstanding, the relevancy of test scores has been diminished at test optional colleges. [/quote]

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