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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm a bit peeved by how much Yale has sent my nmsf. He has no chance of getting in yet they've sent more than a handful of mailings including a thick book. Other Ivys sent maybe one to two max. Case Western has been relentless sending 2-8 postcards a week and always at least two on the same day. Today he got a letter from Vanderbilt (which he has no interest) asking him to apply and discussing scholarships. Colgate and Trinity University have also sent quite a bit of mail.

Georgetown doesn't seem to play the same game and is one place he is interested in applying. 
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My kid also an NMSF got the thick Yale book too! [/quote]

I think the thick Yale book is triggered by an SAT over 1500.  My kids (twins) each got one once their score exceeded this number but were sent the book about 4 months apart. [/quote]

According to the Yale podcast, [b]a high SAT is pretty much required for admission.  A 1500 really won't cut it[/b].[/quote]

I have listened to the Yale podcast and I think you're misremembering or maybe confusing this with a different podcast.  Yale does not require the SAT at all - you can submit just ACT or just AP scores instead.  It's called "test flexible."  And, they also say that they glance at the scores to provide additional info, but after that your score is not going to get you in or keep you out.  There is no cut off and since an SAT is not required, your bolded statement is not correct.[/quote]

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