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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I got into all of them (H, Y, S, and P) and I have no doubt I'd get in today if I were a HS senior. I don't understand why anybody would think otherwise. My grit and drive would have motivated me to do whatever it took to max out my resources and shine. Now, my kid doesn't have that same level of internal motivation and doesn't have the same top GPA and SAT scores. No way would they get in. Thankfully, they know this and I didn't have to tell them. They'll do great at other types of schools and have a fantastic life. It's all good. [/quote]

PP how old are you?  I am not sure you would get in today.  Bottom line is there are only a certain number of HYSP slots and there are WAY MORE kids today applying.  It's a side effect of population growth.

My kid was like you and we were shocked when she got into her first choice.  She did go ED and we are full pay.  The college consultant we hired to help her navigate it all but her chances at like 5%.  I was shocked at that but finally accepted that for these school it more of a lottery than a reach.  [/quote]

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