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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DD is a sophomore at Princeton majoring in chemistry.

Not a legacy, RD, not an athlete, [b]not full pay[/b]. We pay about 50% of sticker price.

Gpa- 4.0 straight A’s, [b]10 AP, all 5s[/b]

35 ACT, 1550 SAT ([b]790 math[/b])

Volleyball for 4 years of HS, [u][b]varsity captain[/b][/u]

Essays about being [u][b]bad at volleyball[/b] and [b]working hard[/b][/u] to become one of the best players in her HS

NOT in NHS

No awards other than the AP distinction ones

No research, no paid job

I’m curious to know what you think got her in because we know so many kids with better stats and other stuff that flat out got rejected. [/quote]

I bolded the things I think probably mattered.

Economic/geographic diversity - if you don't like in a super chi-chi area (where you might be full pay), that helps. Colleges like to spread admissions around.

Everyone has straight As and grade inflation is real. But all 5s on 10 AP tests is solid.

I'm assuming she had a great teacher recommendation. If she had one from a teachers with over 20 years' experience, that will carry more weight than one who's just been teaching 5 years.  "One of the finest students I've come across in my career" just means more when that career is a long one.

The bad at volleyball story + made captain in varsity is a big deal. Kids can manufacture pretend Extra Curriculars. But varsity captain shows commitment and that you were liked by teammates and coaches.[/quote]

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