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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. Thanks to all who gave very useful advice.  I don't mind doing the research.  I want my daughter to make the choices and do most of the leg work but this process seems to put a lot of pressure on parents to steer kids well.

I have heard for years how much harder it is now to get into college so when we started to consider some options I feel one minute like I've lowered expectations way too much but then I fear my guidance will lead her to unrealistic hopes and she won't get in anywhere!

The most confusing thing seems to be how much extracurriculars, awards and essays matter.  I can plug in her stats but then I hear "You can't get into that school without a hook."

How do you factor in the need for a hook?[/quote]

It's an incredibly inexact science. More so this year because so many schools went test-optional and so many GPAs are skewed due to virtual learning.

Remember that there is a relatively small number of "highly selective" schools. Most schools accept half or more of applicants. Make sure your child picks a range of selectivity and she will probably have many good options.

For most kids I know, big vs. small, urban vs. rural, and region of the country were the first places to start narrowing things down.

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