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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yep, the Ivy applicant pools aren't that strong. I've heard average SAT of 2090, ACT of 31, and a UW GPA of a 3.8. Definitely nowhere near perfect. Just too many students applying who aren't qualified. Someone posted the link comparing how much stronger Amherst's applicant pool (which is self-selecting since it's an LAC) than Harvard or Stanford (which everyone applies to).[/quote]  The applicant pool is very strong--for those admitted or waitlisted.  However, there are too many kids applying that do not have a chance in part due to the universities themselves.  They send out materials (repeatedly) to kids who do not stand a chance making them believe it can happen. Many of these kids are likely at the top of their high school classes and have always been the "smart" and accomplished ones and have not received the guidance that thee schools are outside of their reach.  The colleges love it because it makes them look more impressive and the guidance councilors and parents fail in explaining reality to these kids who end up feeling defeated.  The reality is that even those with the right stats, right extra-curriculars and perfect package still end up getting rejected. The entire admissions system is broken.[/quote]

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