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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]3.85 at top DMV private got into 3 top20s last year.  Unhooked and humanities kid, supported by extensive extracurriculars.  One was Michigan which is pretty easy, one was a California school, one was an Ivy. 
Outright rejected at another 3 Ivies (not HYP--didn't apply to these) and about another 4 top 20s. 
Know many classmates with similar stats who didn't get into any top20s  It's really luck of the draw at this GPA from top DC privates. You can luck out or get shut out. [/quote]

I know some kids who really get shut out with 3.8 or even 3.85. Infact my kids friend had a 3.89 at a top private school but applied for a STEM major. He only got into a top UC in his applications to top 20. His SAT was 1550+. [/quote]
Yeah, rigor is not there.  A 3.89 from non-rigor courses is viewed differently from a lower gpa from high rigor courses, even in 3.7 range.
It's not just numbers, it's rigor/gpa/test score.  Got to be strong in all three to make the academic cut.[/quote]

I think it is the major choice supported with relevant EC that is most important. This kid had high STEM rigor.[/quote]

Yes - major is way more important than people think. Especially in regular decision. And the alignment must be there.[/quote]

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