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[quote=Anonymous][quote]I got into all of them (H, Y, S, and P) and I have no doubt I'd get in today if I were a HS senior. I don't understand why anybody would think otherwise. My grit and drive would have motivated me to do whatever it took to max out my resources and shine. Now, my kid doesn't have that same level of internal motivation and doesn't have the same top GPA and SAT scores. No way would they get in. Thankfully, they know this and I didn't have to tell them. They'll do great at other types of schools and have a fantastic life. It's all good.
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Except it's not enough anymore just to have grit and drive and do everything you can to shine.  You clearly have not been through this process in a long time, and especially recently.  Applications have increased exponentially, schools don't require or in some cases accept test scores, institutions prioritize first gen/URM/legacy and other factors completely out of someone's control (no matter how much grit and drive they have).  My kid does have grit and drive, along with a very high GPA and test scores, very involved in extracurriculars with leadership, athletics and a part-time job and I still think almost every school is a reach and he will be fortunate to get into any selective school.  You think very highly of yourself.  And you are living in a fantasy land.
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