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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am confused about the data on here.  Kid has perfect 4.0 unweighted (so that would mean all A’s) and a ton of AP classes if weighted GPA is a 4.7. From a good Montgomery County school. And test scores are 1570, with good extra curriculars (I am going to take that to mean a leadership position and long term involvement in some activity).

And the OOS and In-state admit rates are about 10% difference (40% and 30% roughly).  Wouldn’t this kid have a decent shot?   There are posters who said kids got in with a 1360 SAT and another with a C.

I understand ED would be a surer bet, instate is better, and the kid needs to demonstrate interest, but wouldn’t RD at least be considered a match?[/quote]

In state VA colleges have become more competitive every year, as privates hit 80k and some OOS publics are also very expensive (hi U of M!).  Stats go up every year.  Plus, the difference in admit rates is deceptive.   In state applicants are self selecting.  My kid is in FCPS and guidance counselors are good at steering kids towards realistic in state options.  The won’t tell kids they can’t apply to UVA with a 4.0W, but they will be clear that the odds are not in their favor.   Naviance makes it clear what stats get an unhooked kid in and many kids who might otherwise apply don’t because their GPA and SAT is a sea of red on Naviance. WM takes 33% in state, yes, but most kids applying are top 15% in competitive HSs.  OOS is more likely to get kids who shotgun top schools and/or aren’t realistic about their chances. [/quote]

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