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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Our school limits at 15, but there are extra fees after 6. Large private not in DC. They originally just had the extra fee, I think because of the extra work by the department. But then everyone started applying to so many schools, they put a cap. Some kids, typically from [b]striver familie[/b]s obsessed with prestige/rank, were doing like 20-25 applications. I think it makes sense. If 20 or 50 kids apply to someplace like BU from our school, we would probably have the same number of acceptances, maybe 10 max. I can imagine at some LACs, they’re only going to accept a few kids from the same school, so the cap helps. Honestly I think a 10 school cap would be better. DS has a safety with a 80%+ acceptance rate he’d be happy to attend, so not worried. [/quote]

I may be the only one but I find this term offensive.  For one reason, it doesn't mean anything, so is a sloppy word. Second, it implies there is something wrong with wanting the best fit for your child.  For some kids that may be HYPS or top SLACs. Good for them! You should be happy your school can place some kids.  Third, the term is elitist.[/quote]

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