Anonymous
Post 06/04/2024 17:06     Subject: if me DD’s odds
ED 1 Cornell
ED 2 Tufts
Anonymous
Post 06/04/2024 17:06     Subject: if me DD’s odds
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:How does she have a 4.1 uw? She seems like a great well-rounded kid but I don't see anything distinctive (in terms of excellence) in her profile. If she's applying as an Art major with an awesome portfolio, maybe? If she writes amazing essays and has strong teacher recs?

But I'd encourage her to focus on T30-50 schools.


This is silly. My ds is nowhere near any of this and got into five 30-50 schools 2 years ago non ED. OP's dd has a shot ED at non HYP Ivy for sure.



Gender is an important factor. Girls majoring in the humanities are not exceptional. And things have only gotten more competitive in the past two years.

They most certainly are. She has a great chance but did you say major? Art is, of course, portfolio based.

Oh, see you said English or History. Great. Nothing more you can do…
Anonymous
Post 06/04/2024 17:04     Subject: if me DD’s odds
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:How does she have a 4.1 uw? She seems like a great well-rounded kid but I don't see anything distinctive (in terms of excellence) in her profile. If she's applying as an Art major with an awesome portfolio, maybe? If she writes amazing essays and has strong teacher recs?

But I'd encourage her to focus on T30-50 schools.


This is silly. My ds is nowhere near any of this and got into five 30-50 schools 2 years ago non ED. OP's dd has a shot ED at non HYP Ivy for sure.



Gender is an important factor. Girls majoring in the humanities are not exceptional. And things have only gotten more competitive in the past two years.

They most certainly are. She has a great chance but did you say major? Art is, of course, portfolio based.
Anonymous
Post 06/04/2024 17:03     Subject: if me DD’s odds
Anonymous wrote:Oh, and she doesn’t want to major in Art. Minor maybe. More interested in English and History.

Much better chance with those majors.
Anonymous
Post 06/04/2024 17:02     Subject: if me DD’s odds
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:How does she have a 4.1 uw? She seems like a great well-rounded kid but I don't see anything distinctive (in terms of excellence) in her profile. If she's applying as an Art major with an awesome portfolio, maybe? If she writes amazing essays and has strong teacher recs?

But I'd encourage her to focus on T30-50 schools.


This is silly. My ds is nowhere near any of this and got into five 30-50 schools 2 years ago non ED. OP's dd has a shot ED at non HYP Ivy for sure.



Gender is an important factor. Girls majoring in the humanities are not exceptional. And things have only gotten more competitive in the past two years.
Anonymous
Post 06/04/2024 16:58     Subject: if me DD’s odds
Anonymous wrote:DD applying ED to non-HYP Ivy. I’d classify her as “average excellent” with an artsy/interesting streak. Top line info:
-Double legacy
-4.1 uw at good public in Northeast
-10 APs by end of senior year (others all honors)
-Most likely NMSF
-34 ACT (took 2X, doesn’t want to take again)
-Junior Book Award (from the school she’s applying to but obv that has nothing to do w them)
-Scholastic Gold Key in Art
-Award for best in drawing in our state
-Painting award, 1st place (county level)
-Ntnl Art Honor Society pres
-School musical and plays all four years (no leads)
-Newspaper (staff writer, 4 years; social media editor, 3 years; layout editor, 2 years)
-School of Rock (guitar and vocals, 2 years)
-Key Club (4 years) with varied projects - she genuinely enjoys volunteering
-Schoolhouse SAT tutor
-Ambassador for creative writing and literature summer program

Reading about the nonprofit founders and scientific research kids, I feel like mine has no shot. Any input?


I think Tufts would be perfect with their art school and liberal arts.
Anonymous
Post 06/04/2024 16:57     Subject: if me DD’s odds
What is her GPA on just a 4.0 scale? What is she doing this summer?

Can she get something published this summer? Maybe write up a local public interest story and submit it to a local newspaper?

It would be helpful to establish her credentials as a writer and leader.
Anonymous
Post 06/04/2024 16:51     Subject: if me DD’s odds
Anonymous wrote:How does she have a 4.1 uw? She seems like a great well-rounded kid but I don't see anything distinctive (in terms of excellence) in her profile. If she's applying as an Art major with an awesome portfolio, maybe? If she writes amazing essays and has strong teacher recs?

But I'd encourage her to focus on T30-50 schools.


This is silly. My ds is nowhere near any of this and got into five 30-50 schools 2 years ago non ED. OP's dd has a shot ED at non HYP Ivy for sure.
Anonymous
Post 06/04/2024 16:48     Subject: if me DD’s odds
Anonymous wrote:How does she have a 4.1 uw? She seems like a great well-rounded kid but I don't see anything distinctive (in terms of excellence) in her profile. If she's applying as an Art major with an awesome portfolio, maybe? If she writes amazing essays and has strong teacher recs?

But I'd encourage her to focus on T30-50 schools.


I disagree with this. She sounds like she has a solid GPA, good test scores, nice extracurriculars and an impressive list of awards. Not everyone can be winning international science fairs and there are not enough regeneron finalists and olympic athletes with high academic credentials to fill all the top 30 school spots. It will come down to rec letters, essays/interview, and a bit of luck.
Anonymous
Post 06/04/2024 16:48     Subject: if me DD’s odds
As good a chance as any
Anonymous
Post 06/04/2024 16:47     Subject: if me DD’s odds
Oh, and she doesn’t want to major in Art. Minor maybe. More interested in English and History.
Anonymous
Post 06/04/2024 16:46     Subject: if me DD’s odds
Anonymous wrote:How does she have a 4.1 uw? She seems like a great well-rounded kid but I don't see anything distinctive (in terms of excellence) in her profile. If she's applying as an Art major with an awesome portfolio, maybe? If she writes amazing essays and has strong teacher recs?

But I'd encourage her to focus on T30-50 schools.


At her school A+ is over a 4.0.

I tend to agree with you on your assessment. She is a very strong writer and should have great recs (physics and English teachers), but I don’t think there’s anything extraordinary…which ofc is what you need at those schools. She will submit her art portfolio… but I’m girding myself for bad news.
Anonymous
Post 06/04/2024 16:42     Subject: if me DD’s odds
How does she have a 4.1 uw? She seems like a great well-rounded kid but I don't see anything distinctive (in terms of excellence) in her profile. If she's applying as an Art major with an awesome portfolio, maybe? If she writes amazing essays and has strong teacher recs?

But I'd encourage her to focus on T30-50 schools.
Anonymous
Post 06/04/2024 16:35     Subject: if me DD’s odds
Accidentally hit something that messed up the title. Ugh. Meant to say…Give me DD’s odds
Anonymous
Post 06/04/2024 16:34     Subject: if me DD’s odds
DD applying ED to non-HYP Ivy. I’d classify her as “average excellent” with an artsy/interesting streak. Top line info:
-Double legacy
-4.1 uw at good public in Northeast
-10 APs by end of senior year (others all honors)
-Most likely NMSF
-34 ACT (took 2X, doesn’t want to take again)
-Junior Book Award (from the school she’s applying to but obv that has nothing to do w them)
-Scholastic Gold Key in Art
-Award for best in drawing in our state
-Painting award, 1st place (county level)
-Ntnl Art Honor Society pres
-School musical and plays all four years (no leads)
-Newspaper (staff writer, 4 years; social media editor, 3 years; layout editor, 2 years)
-School of Rock (guitar and vocals, 2 years)
-Key Club (4 years) with varied projects - she genuinely enjoys volunteering
-Schoolhouse SAT tutor
-Ambassador for creative writing and literature summer program

Reading about the nonprofit founders and scientific research kids, I feel like mine has no shot. Any input?