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[quote=Anonymous][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]

OP, agree with this PP 100% and you and your kid have a great approach to this.  Not just last year, but every, single. year... it's competitive.Every late spring,  there is a flood of parents on this forum wailing about their kid not getting into UMD or VT. I think your list looks good, for what you've said your kid wants. I'm sure there are some SLACs with cache that your kid could get into, but they don't want that, so no reason to apply! Just ignore the people making this into a contest. You and your kid will have a much more pleasant senior year, and you are going to be pleased with results, which will not be the case with many others.[/quote]

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