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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]One B+ in a difficult math class, particularly when she's signaling a humanities major, is not going to make a difference. For engineering or Wharton it definately would. She would need an A in BC. But sounds like that's not her thing. She hit the Calculus AB threshold for selective schools and did reasonably well. She's not going to be rejected because of that.

There will be other reasons.

Check out the DMV area admits for Penn. It's almost impossible for unhooked kids. The mid-Atlantic is not a desirable geography for Penn. There are so many smart, accomplished kids that want to go up the road to Penn. There is so much legacy. And there are so many wealthy contributors.

And absolutely none of it compares to what's coming from the NY privates. More accomplished. Richer. More connected. Same general region. Plus New Jersey. Plus Pennsylvania.

Take a look at your high school Penn admits in recent years. How many? Undoubtedly there was a hook of some sort.

Both of my kids are at top 20 colleges presently. We visited Penn. And then we studied the situation for unhooked kids from the burbs in DC.

And determined that it's not worth any attention at all.

Better to lay the facts to her early. And definitely do not throw an ED card towards Penn unless you're besties with the Chancellor. The mid-Atlantic is not good for Penn. It is an incredibly difficult admit from the suburbs in Maryland or Virginia. If you want to spend $75 on a lottery ticket in regular, go for it. But would suggest being more strategic about where you want to direct the passion. [/quote]

Snap. Agree with all of this. [/quote]

+100. One of the best responses I've seen in a long time. Good advice here beyond this thread. [/quote]

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