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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why?[/quote]

I think students would have a more realistic idea of their potential pathways if they had access to the data that actually drove university decisions.

It’s all guessing now creating an insanely competitive environment that isn’t conducive to learning or good mental health. I see students with Bs feeling dejected like they have no chance so not even pursuing a number of schools. I see students killing themselves for a 4.0 UW, packing as many APs and leadership positions and then going into depression when they don’t get in but others with lower stats ECs do. I see students dreading college when in my generation we were excited about it. [/quote]

Yet there are lots and lots of schools out there that will accept those students who are “killing themselves” — but the students have been convinced that that don’t want those schools.  It’s wild. The United States has hundreds of colleges and universities. All but a handful have very clear admissions criteria and welcome students with Bs.  Instead of dreading just widen your gaze. [/quote]

Three tiers of schools:

Schools you can’t get into

Schools that think you’re too good for them and so will waitlist you

Schools on the brink of financial collapse

Gee, why is everyone so stressed out?[/quote]

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