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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We limited to 10 schools and visited them all. They are all within driving distance though (one of our parameters). Visited other schools as well and were able to rule out certain types of campuses.  We were looking more for what type of campus do you like (what is your dream house) and then find others that are similar.

I understand why students apply to 20 (it’s a crap shoot at a lot of these schools) but I think a lot of kids overshoot or expect they will be one of the select few who get in and then they are disappointed. This can spoil the entire experience. One of our DC’s friends was “only going to apply to Ivies.” Guess what - he is at WashU.

The supplementals are a lot of work for your student, if done properly. I think more work thinking about the schools up front and what they want could limit the list of schools.

We visited to see if DD liked the school, not just to demonstrate interest.  This is a major investment for families - your student should feel comfortable on campus.[/quote]

My kids applied to 12-14. I don't see how kids can apply to more than that without getting overwhelmed or sacrificing quality.[/quote]

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