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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DS has an EA acceptance to his top choice in hand, so this is pretty much anxiety and idle curiosity speaking. Since admissions can be holistic and somewhat capricious, what happens when a solid student (say, 4+ GPA and 1400+ SAT with great EC's) is shut out from everywhere they applied, even targets and safeties? I'm guessing this happens with a lot of safeties that have more of an 80% admit rate than higher. Do you know anyone this has happened to?[/quote]

This is my fear for my DD who has 4 unweighted, 33 ACT, good EC's and didn't get in the ED decision.  [/quote]

I hear you and admit to having some kneejerk panic when my kid’s ED rejection came through. Less a week later, and the kid has EA acceptances to a safety and a target, both with really good merit. If you have a good, balanced list, your kid will not only get in somewhere but likely have options. Don’t succumb to the dark thoughts. :)[/quote]

NP--This is one of the best responses I've seen on DCUM: helpful, reassuring and uplifting without sugarcoating. Thank you. [/quote]

Aw, you’re welcome. This process is a real roller coaster! We should be kind to each other (and to ourselves).[/quote]

PP here--you have it exactly right. All the best. [/quote]

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