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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. Sorry, it's been a busy day at work. I think DD is not wanting to share her top choice to guard against disappointment, but I get the sense Princeton her favorite. Of course her counselor and Naviance are helpful, but the input here is also helpful and interesting. I think she knows it's all a crapshoot, but like all kids, is hoping to have a better idea. Couple of things - definitely no hooks, and as for the major - we suspect grad school is in her future, so we are less worried about that right now. I could see it changing to psychology or another social science. We appreciate the different perspectives and are actually planning to share several thoughts with her tonight! Wish us luck! [/quote]

If she's applying this year, then there is very little she can do, realistically, because it's already been done.  She should focus on her essays, which are the only part of her application that remain within her control and then apply to whichever school she wants.  The essays will matter much more than her prospective major.

At some point, the college admissions game is a lottery, which sounds depressing but also means that she could win, but only if she applies.  The advice that she should just give up on Princeton or whatever other school is her top choice is, in my opinion, misguided and self-defeating.  Not applying is the one sure way not to get in.

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I don’t see anything wrong with her applying to HYP. Those are her dream schools. She’ll also need balanced fall-back schools. [/quote]

I don't think ANYONE here has said not to apply. More like, apply but realize chances are low for anyone so make sure you carefully pick a good list of schools that are not HYP that you would be happy at.[/quote]

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