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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Our college counseling office showed interesting (internal) data that shows that the number of elite acceptances does not go up if a kid applies to 3 reaches vs 3 times as many.

However, they have found that it gets demoralizing for a kid to have a dozen rejections vs 3 and can negatively color the ppl entire process even if the kid gets into a match  school in the end.

Basically--applying to 20+ schools can often just increase the stress and not change the outcome.

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Depends on how tailored the apps were; how much help the applicant had; and if last minute or not - when it’s hard to adequately research and respond.

I’ve seen it backfire as you state, but also have seen a 50% success rate (10+ reaches) of a very well planned out, researched, and well-executed one-of-a-kind application response.

[b]Very hard to do in 2 weeks though. Usually need months of planning to visit, sit in on classes, email professors, research deeply and execute accordingly[/b] [/quote]

Curious abt ppl who applied to 20+ schools. I believe this 💯 and outcomes vary depending on the sheer work and customization that goes into each app def not a cut and paste job…

Hoping ppl will come back and list outcomes.  [/quote]

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