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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Realize that state flagships are essentially a lottery for top students, and the schools are businesses with their own agendas. You can drive yourself crazy trying to get perfect grades and do the right things, but it all comes down to whether you fit what the school is looking for - geography, major, sex, first Gen, financial need, etc. [b]Cast a broad net and don’t “fall in love” with any particular school. [/b][/quote] +1 also, get very clear on what you are looking for in a college. It's easier to narrow down if you are clear on parameters like size, location, features of the major you are most interested in (or how they support undecided students), important ECs. And, get really clear on budget and likely cost early on. My kids didn't waste time applying to a lot of reach schools because it was very clear we couldn't afford them. Only reaches for them were UVA/W&M. [/quote]
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