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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DC is at 3.75/1550.  Rigorous course load (combo of rigorous math/science). Good/Solid ECs but not at a national level. NO legacy/urm/athlete hooks. Not looking to major in STEM.  Of course, we expect to have a substantial conversation(s) with college counselor later this year..but DCUM suggestions on reach/target/safety schools with these stats ?[/quote]

I'm sorry, but why isn't the "substantial conversation" with the GC enough?  You are paying tens of thousands of dollars a year in tuition to send your kid to a school with an outstanding counseling office with a proven track record in college admissions, yet you feel compelled to ask a bunch of internet strangers for advice?  [/quote]

OP again. Thanks. Good question. I have simply not gotten full clarity in any interactions with any school teachers/officials/counselors at any stage. Polite, informative responses but wrapped in a bit of vagueness. Hence the search for additional information..[/quote]

Your DC should've gotten a list of colleges to consider and visit long before now. Many if not most Big 3 kids use Spring Break of Junior year to visit colleges. Also you and your DC would've had a junior year meeting with the counselor so they could learn what you were looking for, financial aid plans, any legacy considerations etc.

If this isn't happening at one of the so-called Big 3 schools, then out them, because you're not getting your money's worth.[/quote]

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