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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm getting a sort of preemptive sour grapes kind of vibe from OP.  If you think they're unimpressive in advance then you won't mind if your kid doesn't beat the odds to get in.  Or you don't really want to spend the money.  You're not buying buildings, you're buying the quality of education.  The people doing the admissions events are marketers, not the faculty that will shape your students' education.  Have your kid sit in on a class in their intended major if you want more of a sense of what matters.[/quote]

OP here.  I just checked in after being away from my computer for the day.  No (conscious) preemptive sour grapes here. My kid has excellent stats and extracurriculars and attends a high school that sends a large number of kids to top 20 schools each year (and did particularly well in this regard in 2024). I shared my genuine impression(s) and was curious what others have thought or experienced. 
Thanks to all for your thoughtful replies. [/quote]

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