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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Not the PP being quoted, but I assumed it was more than just tracking.  It's workload and the risk of sacrificing quality for quantity.  In my DC's case, for example, most of the places under consideration require supplementary essays that are school-specific, some want to see expressions of interest, some require subsidiary applications for specific majors or honors programs (and the relative attractiveness of these schools may depend on whether and when acceptance to these programs is forthcoming).

How many schools is a manageable number really depends on the specific schools and, while good organization is crucial, there can be situations where no amount of organization can overcome the fact that there's too much work and too little time.  And if DC is not only doing apps, but hoping to improve GPA or test scores and/or taking a particularly demanding Senior year courseload, then it'd be really counterproductive to get lots of apps done at the expense of improved academic credentials.[/quote]

1- poster here....this sums up the point I was trying to make.  IF you really do have a few schools that DC believes are "THE" fit, you really do need to focus on those.  Sure, go for the "reach" if you'd like but 11....simply too many to fairly and adequately direct DC's time to given all other work/activities DC is likely into.  For what its worth, THANKFULLY, we just completed the whole grueling process with a DC from Class of 2915.  We directed attention to 7 schools, DC got into a top 25 college...week 2 report...."I LOVE IT"!......so, it seems to have paid off.   Time will tell.

Good Luck![/quote]

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