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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]

OP here.  Now I understand.  Thanks for the clarification.  Not sure how to trim down the list much more than what she already did.  Two of the schools I absolutely hate and would be glad for her to get rid of, she actually loves, so I'm keeping my mouth shut since I am not the one that has to go to school there and I don't want to "push" her towards them. Also, another two of the schools that don't take the CA, don't even have the apps online.

Getting folders this weekend to try and keep things organized.

I'm trying to get her to look at the curriculum of each school and compare the "core courses" for her program(which has more), the internship opportunities, and the study abroad programs.  For her degree, all of this really matters.

I love the information provided in this thread so far.

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