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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]FYI regarding safety schools: some mid level schools do not automaticlly accept students that are way above their typical profile because those students do not usually enroll. If they do, they often transfer out quickly.  These mid level schools want to admit students that are likely to attend and stay. If a student is above the normal admissions profile of their safety school, then they should show interest in the school by visiting, calling, or e-mailing and asking about an honors program. If this interest is not demonstrated, then don't be surprised if they are not offered admissions. I know this because DH works in academic administration at a mid level university.[/quote]

I have studied Naviance for our school and this is definitely true.  At one college I looked at the applicants with the highest GPAs/scores were waitlisted/rejected while the kids in the next tier down were accepted.  I suspect they were ones who also didn't visit or show much interest in the school because it was a safety.[/quote]

To me, that suggests there is some good wisdom in limiting applications to under 10 schools. That way, students areole likely to submit quality applications rather than just relying on quantity of applications. [/quote]

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