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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why meh, DC has similar list with SAT 1570, we can’t afford expensive  private colleges and makes too much for FA
So we will have same targets as safeties [/quote]

OP here- ‘meh’ because they think anyone can get into these schools as they are not selective. Indicating that there is no sense of accomplishment since it’s easy to get into these schools [/quote]

Thinking about college applications as an accomplishment is not a good way to think about the process. Finding a school where you will be happy, have academic peers, and can afford it is the goal. Not racking up trophies. Sounds like your kid is in a good place.

And no, not everyone can get into those schools. Especially VT. My son goes there and last year most of his friends applied, probably not putting in much effort because they thought it was a safety. Only DS and one other boy in his group got in.

Nobody knows how this year will shake out. I recall last Fall chatting about schools with a friend and mentioned a not-highly-ranked college I know has a strong program for her son's interest. She got a bit snooty about it, that it really wasn't something they'd consider. Guess where her son is going? And now she thinks it's a great school (which it is for his program)[/quote]

OP here- thanks for the above post PP. Completely agree with you! But many parents and students make this process  into a competition and a way to show off how ‘accomplished’ their student is cause they are applying to so many selective schools[/quote]

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