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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Also, there isn’t a stipulated definition on DCUM of what constitutes a safety.[/quote]Yeah, this board is full of folks who describe likelies and then call them "safeties."[/quote]

Aren’t likelies and safeties the same thing?

DD was deferred from a likely-kids with lower stats and less on their resume were admitted so think it was some sort of yield protection. Admitted to second and still waiting on third. Admitted to a target so unlikely she will attend any of the Likelies. [/quote]

DP: I don't consider likelies and safeties the same thing. Safeties are schools that admit 80+% of applicants, and your child's stats are in the top 75%. A likely is a school with an overall admissions rate of 50-74% and your child is at or above 75%. However, a likely can become a target if your child is applying to a competitive major.[/quote]

Excellent definitions!  I'd also say a school with admit 80+% and your kid's stats are 50-60%+ could be a likely, as long as your kid shows interest.  [/quote]

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