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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][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]

Your comment is a gross oversimplification. Even if two students have the same GPA and same test score, you can’t say they have the same essays, extracurriculars, experiences, home life, etc. Nothing about college admissions is fair on 2023, but to say that standardized testing should be the deciding factor would require admissions counselors to literally ignore everything else. Why bother writing a zillion essays or volunteering if test scores are all that matter? Should a wealthy student that spent thousands prepping for standardized tests get the seat over a musician or athlete that spent thousands pursuing their passions?

I say this as someone who has a PhD but went on the mommy-track and now and earns less than half of people that I know that were less successful in school than I was...Once you get admitted to college (or grad school), no one cares how intrinsically smart you are. The intangibles are what lead to success, like whether you produce quality work, how you treat people, whether you work hard, and sometimes luck.[/quote]

I agree 100%. Luck plays into the process and life, too.

Just wanted to say I wish I knew you IRL because we think similarly![/quote]

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