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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Like other posters have said there is no reason not to apply to the reaches for RD. You lose 100% of the shots you don’t take.

If application fees are an issue you probably can’t afford those schools anyway (and if you’re very poor you can generally get application fees waived).

If energy is an issue then your kid probably won’t do well at those schools anyway since they will have to work particularly hard there to keep up with all the kids who are both talented and hardworking. (Talent is important but when surrounded by talented kids, hard work becomes equally important to do well). [/quote]

It's not about the application fee. It's more that it might present a serious dilemma if accepted at target AND at a more prestigious, much more expensive out of state school. I am not sure we want that dilemma. So thinking about it this way, it makes sense to find out about target (mid december) and then decide..The in state reach tells very late even for EA. If she gets in, she will definitely go there. [/quote]

You are making an argument not to apply to the OOS school. You want us to tell you it's OK, so I'll tell you it's OK.  If the kid will be happy with any in-state option and they are already in at one, then don't bother having them apply to a school you wouldn't let them attend anyway. [/quote]

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