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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Every single post has a commenter saying ‘Pitt has rolling admissions!’, ‘Don’t be sad about getting rejected from [higher ranked school], you could always have DC apply to Pitt!’

If I wanted my child to go to Pitt, they would already have applied, but I don’t so they didn’t. What is wrong with you? [/quote]

When my first kid went through the application process in 2023, I found this bit of DCUM wisdom very helpful. It doesn't *have* to be Pitt, but the tip to find a rolling admissions school and apply early isn't a horrible one in the crap shoot of the college admissions game. I'm unclear why you seem to feel targeted. Like most things, take what works for you and leave what doesn't. No need to get you pants in a twist. [/quote]

+1000

Key is to find a safety/high target school that has rolling admissions or at least lets you know in December.  Search and find one that your kid likes and would be happy attending.  
Or dont but then dont complain come March/April when your kid has no acceptances and you are scrambling.

Have 2 friends with kids at elite private schools.  Their kids applied to 15-18 each.  So far only in at targets and safeties.  Rejected at all reaches, but still waiting on 3 more (some may have come today).

Most likely their kid will be selecting from a target.  It's part of life--when all of your reaches are 5-10% acceptance rates [/quote]

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