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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My kid!  ;) Waitlisted at UVA and NEU. 3.98/4.5, 1560. 9 APs/2 DE. CS major. He did NOT take AP lang/lit. I'm sure that was the killer. Really hoping that 760V and A's in honors would have helped. Oh well. Kid is happy 
 Direct admit to UMD with Honors placement and merit. [/quote]

You mentioned nothing about ECs, job, leadership, etc. maybe that was the problem.[/quote]
You're right, I didn't go into his entire resume
NMSF, Varsity athlete, founded/led school club, CS related internship with small non profit, Github project, PT employment Jr/Sr year and summer, self taught musician[/quote]

Wow. Impressive. Was your kid applying as CS from a large public HS with a lot of other similarly situated kids?[/quote]
Thank you. Yep, large NOVA HS. I know he's not unique, but still bitter!  :D [/quote]

I am sure he will do great things. And unlike others here, I think its ok to be bitter. I think of how much a kid like yours has sacrificed. Hopefully, college is an easy breeze and he can enjoy himself without stress.[/quote]

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