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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Plenty of people apply to the Ivies and then keep quiet about it. [/quote]

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We are only quiet because of the reaction from others.  They ask where your kid is applying and if [b]you mention any ivues or top schools you get weird responses and attitudes.[/b]

We really don’t care about rejection from Ivies.  It’s a lottery.  We will buy the lottery ticket (application fee).  My son exceeds the academic requirements- grades, test scores, great ECs/recs, 5s on all APs, etc. so it’s not personal if rejected.  He understands that and doesn’t have a clear front runner or hopes tied to any particular school which I think is the best way to go about it.

And, of course, he is applying to safeties too.  A mixed list.[/quote]

That's off. When people tell me they're applying to Ivies nothing ever comes to mind.

When people tell me they go/got into an Ivy I think either (1) they're rich (2) took out too many loans and aren't fiscally responsible or (3) poor. But those are just thoughts, not things I say or contort my face to show because I never know which of the 3 it is. [/quote]

You sound jealous and petty.

I’m happy for friends and family.[/quote]

Not sure how I'm jealous or petty, seeing as both my husband and I went to an Ivy. Now 2 of my children do and likely the 3rd will too. I was poor. I didn't pay anything or take out loans. My husband's parents paid for his education so he also has no loans. My children, like my husband, benefit from us having the money to afford to be full pay for each of them. [/quote]

I guess I don’t understand your three groups.  Ivy grads have little to no loans in general.  I guess your definition of wealthy is anyone full pay?[/quote]

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