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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Child got waitlisted with 3.7 uw 4.1 w and 35 ACT, do we feel right to be shocked about this? [/quote]

My kid has similar test scores a higher GPA. In at GWU with a merit scholarship... but waitlisted from AU, which was our shock.

I think it's really hard to understand what goes into these decisions. Common app and test optional have caused application numbers to go through the roof, and therefore I think essays are mattering more than stats. Demonstrated interest is a factor in some schools (was very important at AU, considered at GW). In my opinion, yield protection is a thing, and it makes sense that colleges do that so they aren't ultimately overenrolled or underenrolled, but ugh, it sometimes leaves out some excellent students.

The New York magazine had a great article this past week called "Inside the Craziest College Admissions Season Ever" that explained a ton of this. It lessened some of my shock feeling about some of the results we've received. Hopefully your child has received some other YES decisions and can pivot into the best school for them.[/quote]

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