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[quote=Anonymous]My kid and I did a program last weekend. Here’s what admissions said:

1.  Test optional means test optional. When he got more specific, it seems like a score above their median can help. A score below the median should not be submitted and won’t be a negative.

2. Optional 500 word essay is not really optional.  Not doing it is a negative.

3.  Do the interview. It’s optional but definitely a plus if you do it.  A weak interview went hurt, because they use student interviewers and understand on bad day. A strong one can help.

My DC interviewed and it was virtual

4.  That said, interview slotsare full for 2021-2022 (Not sure how emphasizing the importance of interviews was supposed to be helpful on a senior visit day)

5. ED is a definite boost

6.  Need blind. Meets full need in state.  OOS they do not guarantee to meet need, but ED will get a better offer.

But, this means also you can’t apply ED from OOS with significant need, because you aren’t guaranteed it will be met.  So agin, not sure how helpful this is.

The big thrust was: demonstrate interest, demonstrate interest, demonstrate interest.

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