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[quote=Anonymous]OP, have him look at reddit (as another PP suggested) and College Confidential threads for admits this year. They often post stats and outcomes. That way he can see both the high the caliber and random aspects of top tier admissions. He may be delusional (like the poster above who is so certain that she would get into all these schools again) that he just needs great stats and grit. He may have a shot with those, compelling essays and his legacy, but there is just no guarantee or even likelihood of admission without more to ensure that he is the student they want to add as they build their class. Kids getting in are often national winners and/or with unique talents in addition to top stats and good writing. It's just a tough, tough gamble. Stats may get you a seat at the table and legacy, talents, awards, unique perspective may add wild cards to your hand to sweeten the deal, but there are just no guarantees when admit rates are 6% overall.

What does he want to study? Maybe people can offer some suggestions. If liberal arts, I would add Vassar to the list -- we loved the campus. Look at departments and faculty. Maybe there are faculty at other schools doing interesting things. Or honors programs. They may have special housing, awards and research opps.  Get him out and visiting some campuses. There will be a campus that attracts him and maybe a great tour guide that helps. Good luck![/quote]

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