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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yikes. My oldest just entered MS. So where do all the A students who did well on SATs but don't get into UVA go? Is it likely GMU or JMU only? So crazy competitive. [/quote]

They have other great options such as W&M, Michigan, etc.  Admissions can be unpredictable these days.  Just because a school like UVA took a pass on a kid doesn’t mean another will.  A friend’s DD was WL’d at Michigan but accepted at UCLA.  The key to this game is to apply to a diverse list of schools that your kid would be happy attending.  Don’t get too hung up on THE one or the ultimate dream school.  [/quote]

Out of curiosity, how many schools do kids end up applying to? Or what is the recommended number? We are well off from admissions time but knowledge never hurts. [/quote]

Typically b/t 10-15.  Of course there are those who apply to way less (5) or way more (i have seen friend's kid do 23, keep in mind the UC system is one app to all of the UC schools of your choice).

Some time the limit will depend on your high school.  Some area schools limit to 10 (meaning that is all the schools they will send recommendation and transcripts to).  Do a search on this site and see what folks have said in the past.

If you are a bit ways off, then help your student to maintain good grades and good study habits.  If they have the grades and the right attitude, this doesn't have to be a terrible journey.[/quote]

Very helpful. Thank you, PP.[/quote]

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