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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I was surprised that, for high stats (i.e., 1550+ with perfect GPA and top rigor the school offers), there really are no target schools.

All T20s are reaches, and in the next tier down, almost every school yield protects (even state schools for OOS applicants).

As a result, kids need to apply to a v large number of schools, which is time consuming, emotionally draining, and $$$.

So much uncertainty . . . .

People on this site always say 'have a safety DC loves!'.  But which school that accepts more than 50% of students is likely to be a great fit for a kid with perfect GPA and scores?
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A school that has a strong Honors College. I was blown away this weekend at St. Joe’s Admitted Students Weekend. My kid could study at Oxford, take Oxford-style tutorials at SJU, and more. The interest and support from professors and faculty at the reception was strong, and the student speakers were impressive. My other son went to St. Joe’s and excelled there, but even then, I had no idea what this gem of an Honors College offers. [/quote]

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