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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I can tell you that they don’t go to the University of Tennessee. My B student, 33 ACT was WL at Tennessee last night.[/quote]

My B+ from one of the so-called "Big 3" was also waitlisted last night. I am somewhat relieved. Already accepted into two schools that to me are better choices, but Tennessee was their first choice. Taking it surprisingly well. It's all very confusing. [/quote]

It really isn't that confusing. Big state schools are using algorithms to admit students. How many Big 3 kids actually attend a school like University of Tennessee if they get in. Not many. The algorithm determined that your kid was not likely to accept. If a big State U is your kid's dream, you are better off at a public school OR a more academically comprehensive private (not an elite prep school).[/quote]

GDS sends a lot of kids to Wisconsin. Not sure you can generalize like this. [/quote]

According to Wisconsin's own data 10 GDS students have enrolled at Wisconsin since 2020. I would not call that a lot, but, it is a lot in comparison to University of Tennessee which is a big fat 0. Wisconsin is much higher ranked than Tennessee (I don't think Tennessee is in the top 100). The parent who said their kid did not get into Tennessee said their kid had already received 2 other acceptances. My guess is those were solid T100 (or better) privates.[/quote]

Wisconsin is also a place a lot of Jewish kids go from the NE. UT is a different school culturally, not just on rankings. [/quote]

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