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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Entitlement much? How this idea that all high stats automatically gets into to reach 10% schools. Same conversation year after year. [/quote]

How was UVA, VT, or UNC CH a reach for her?[/quote]

OP you are digging in here instead of reflecting on choices you made.  RD to UVA from NOVA is a reach.  UNC CH is a reach for every single non-resident of NC regardless of stats bc by charter they accept only a tiny % of OOS students.  As others have said, why didn’t she apply more broadly, to other stong engineering schools?  Why so insanely heavy on impossible reach schools?   Why assume she should be accepted into those?  Why didn’t she apply EA to a bunch?

Regardless, VT for example is a great acceptance and your student is not too good for that school.

I feel for any student that is disappointed.  It’s a tough process.  There is a chance that her application just didn’t help AOs know who she is as a person, beyond her stats and ECs that aligned with academic interests and not reflective of other parts of her character and personality.  Maybe. But also as others have said, your job is to help them manage that and learn to pivot in a positive manner.  And there is something about what I’m hearing from you in your responses that speaks of entitlement.  Judging others, blaming others.  This kind of attitude is not setting anyone up for success or happiness.   Your daughter has a lot to give back.  She’s got great options.  Good luck.  [/quote]

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