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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My kid is not applying to any ivies despite the fact he scored 36 on the ACT and has gotten mostly A's through high school.  He says he doesn't want the "cut-throat" environment.  Not sure where he is getting that impression, but my husband really would like him to apply to Yale just for the heck of it.  We toured the school a few weeks ago, and he seemed impressed, so maybe he will.  It can't hurt to try, and reading this thread alleviates my fears that it would not be a good fit for him if he were to get in.  We are also URM, so that may be a potential hook.[/quote]

Hi.

For the heck of it? Here's what hurts about trying: he has to write essays while at the same time trying hard to get his other applications done.  He wastes people's time if he needs additional references just for Yale.  For some of us, the cost isn't trivial (even if we don't qualify for fee waivers).

Why don't you pick an elite school that is actually a good fit?

Congrats on having such an accomplished child![/quote]

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