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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I mean I think the issue is that there is no place for above average but not really high GPA kids. It’s either you need 4.0+/high test scores to go to WM/V tech/UVA/now JMU or you go to school that accepts most kids. There is no middle of the road.[/quote]

No you don't need high test scores and 4+ GPA to get to JMU. I know a girl who is now a rising sophomore who had barely a 3.0 and very average scores (1200) who got off the JMU waitlist. That being said, those that don't get in there can do GMU or CNU. There is TONS of middle ground. There is literally a state school for everyone in VA.[/quote]
[b]Ok name the schools in VA that are middle ground.  It used to be VA Tech (non engineering) and JMU but that’s not the case anymore.[/b] [/quote]

I guess it depends on what your definition of middle ground is.  In my opinion, VT (non-engineering,) and JMU have always been for kids who were above middle ground although not at the very top.  
Keep in mind, half of high school students don’t even go onto four year colleges, so the true middle ground of a HS class are probably going to schools like VCU/CNU[/quote]

The JMU CDS for 2023/24 says that only 26% of applicants submitted test scores with 1180 to 1310 as the 25% - 75%ile and the acceptance rate was 76%.

Seems like most people get accepted to JMU.[/quote]

So, if your's kid has an SAT that is 150-200 points higher than the 75%, should they go TO?  [/quote]

[b]Are you worried they will yield protect you?  In other words, they will think a kid with a 1500 is only applying to JMU as a safety, but will get accepted elsewhere and never attend?[/b]

I think you submit but make it clear someway/somehow that JMU is a top pick.  I would assume your kid has a very high UW and weighted GPA...so they may make the same yield protect decision on GPA.[/quote]

Yes.  That is our concern.[/quote]

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