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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]

Are schools like Vermont and Boulder also dinging b-grade kids from privates with decent test scores?

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My Big3 student applied to all of those schools with high test scores and B average GPA. Rejected from Boulder, WL from Tennessee and deferred from Vermont.[/quote]
Were these schools considered "targets" or "reachers" for your child? What were the test scores? Did your child apply for a particular major? Thanks for sharing your experience.[/quote]

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