Reply to Rigor Question: Will top50 colleges hold it against my DD that she never took an AP math class (calc at reg level)?

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[quote=Anonymous]My view is that the lack of math and science places puts more of a priority upon identifying schools of interest, with an emphasis upon specific programs offered by the school and tailoring the application for these programs.  In other words, fit is even more urgent because you are trying to persuade a school that she uniquely well-suited for it.

Research into possible schools and a strong effort to show demonstrated interest where considered would be helpful. Show demonstrated interest not only in the school but the program, too.

Of course, people will say everyone does this, but not to this granular degree if they have the stats.

For example, if I recall correctly, you can draft and substitute a different common ap essay for each school that accepts the common ap, so you can subtly tailor the essay for the school.

I’m not in position to say where she can and can’t get admitted, you need expert guidance for that, but I do believe Top 30 to Top 50 is possible if the effort is made to tailor the application for the school.  For some reason, I also think there is an outside chance for NYU ED1 and possibly USC and Reed.

You probably aren’t interested in UCs (and they can be challenging for students and to justify paying OOS tuition), but UC Davis OOS might work.  She might also like UC Santa Cruz for its eclectic social sciences and humanities. Just some ideas for you and others here to pick apart.  People here hate Rutgers but my son almost went there for the social sciences.  [/quote]

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