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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What if you are 4.0 UW, 12 APs, all 5s on APs, 2 years post BC Calc, with strong ECs...what is possible...If you are saying "standard strong" is 3.85 UW, 8 APs[/quote]

That’s why it’s important to define standard strong before throwing out names. Your student is strong. Better than standard strong. [/quote]

disagree.  standard strong in DCUM world is 3.9 plus in a known, rigorous high school where 3.9 is top 5% of the class. AP count is rather meaningless.  8 vs 12 would have more to do with school policy of limits, etc.  Test scores are 1550+. The two years post BC Calc is impressive but unusual and not more impressive than a state debate champ, which is also standard strong.

IOW, these are kids who would have had a very good chance at a top 10 uni even just pre covid. [/quote]I don’t think standard strong is a state debate champ. I thought standard strong was a really great student with high GPA, rigor, high SAT (1500) and good EC, but not a top standout?

Top standouts have a chances at top schools, and it’s at least worth apply to. Standard strong students are definitely a notch below. [b]They don’t show exemplary interest, devotion, passion.[/b] But perhaps I’ve been misinterpreting the term!  I appreciate the discussion.[/quote]I think you've got it spot-on. Our junior is standard strong. Great kid; will be an even better adult. Hasn't yet found that calling--and so will look for it at Wisconsin (or wherever) instead of Harvard (or wherever).[/quote]

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