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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Rejected. In total shock. High stats (4.6 W, 11 APs, 34 ACT), great ECs, MCPS. We're hoping it's a yield thing, and this doesn't bode badly for DCs RD applications  :( [/quote]

What were your kid's AP scores? What HS and what is the unweighted GPA.[/quote]

I feel like the entire college process can be a crap shoot. I’ve heard of one high stats kid who didn’t fill out the application correctly and got denied for that reason. But every year there are highly qualified kids who for some reason aren’t accepted. [/quote]

I’m a scientist. I’d want to see national standardized test scores to better compare kids, especially the ones with strong gpas and advanced courses. Otherwise who knows what grade inflation and easy teaching went on. I’m want know they can hack it in exam conditions too, given MCPS did away with finals.

See what I mean? Test optional isn’t really test optional when you’re competing for limited seats.[/quote]

I'm an engineer. I believe that plenty of significant and noteworthy observations are not numerically quantifiable.[/quote]

Obviously. But when two applicants fight for one seat and they have the same gpa, courses and extras, the one who submits scores to prove content mastery will win. The lesson here is that you’ve got to at least prep and attempt the tests, and submit if they’re in line with the top quartile. [/quote]

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