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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]But they shouldn't state it for more than one school, which is dishonest.[/quote]
Here's my view. Say a kid is admitted to and currently planning to attend College A. Kid is waitlisted at Colleges B, C, and D.

If the kid says in their letter to College B that it's their top choice and that they'd attend if admitted, that's referring to a choice only among the colleges where the kid has actually been admitted, but not to colleges C and D, which are not actually an option because the kid is not currently admitted to Colleges C and D. So, it is truthful to say that College B is their top choice, if it's true that the kid would likely attend College B if admitted off the waitlist.

I don't believe it is untruthful to likewise say to College C that College C is their top choice and that they'd attend if admitted, if, again, it's true that they'd choose College C over College A and any other schools where they were admitted.

Same for College D, it may be true that College D is their top choice and they'd attend if admitted, if they'd choose College D over College A and any other schools where they were already admitted.[/quote]

[b]Agree and the reality is they read right over it and pay it no mind.[/b] They are picking who they want whether you said it or not. [/quote]

This.  The whole "you are my top choice and I will pack my bags and attend if admitted" line means next to nothing to top schools.   My kid said it this year to a deferred school as did a few friends to other schools.  None got in and had classmates admitted instead who had a tiny bit higher stats (kids who have or will end up rejecting the college anyway).  [b]The colleges take who they take and don't listen to student pleas. [/b].

Call me salty but really this whole bit did not move the needle AT ALL for many kids I know. [/quote]

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