Anonymous wrote:Admission rates at school overseas are surprisingly high, even at places like Oxford and U Toronto.

Are they looking for US students? Or is it self-selection, somehow only the very best students apply?

Only the best students apply. Same in country. Only the best students are allowed by their schools to apply to Oxford - its not an open deal where you can just apply where you want. Also there is a cap on how many applications you can make. It may be 5 now but in my day it was 4

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Anonymous wrote:Admission rates at school overseas are surprisingly high, even at places like Oxford and U Toronto.

Are they looking for US students? Or is it self-selection, somehow only the very best students apply?

It's somewhat self-selection. Also, the criteria for admission are very clear so it's easier to gauge if it's worth it to apply.

Thanks.

That sounds like something we should try here instead of torturing kids with 10+ applications.

My DC applied to schools in Canada, the UK, and France. The process was a breeze compared to the US.

Where did DC go in the end?

Oxford

Congrats -- sounds awesome.

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Anonymous wrote:Admission rates at school overseas are surprisingly high, even at places like Oxford and U Toronto.

Are they looking for US students? Or is it self-selection, somehow only the very best students apply?

It's somewhat self-selection. Also, the criteria for admission are very clear so it's easier to gauge if it's worth it to apply.

Thanks.

That sounds like something we should try here instead of torturing kids with 10+ applications.

My DC applied to schools in Canada, the UK, and France. The process was a breeze compared to the US.

Where did DC go in the end?

Oxford

Anonymous wrote:What is the fascination with Indiana University? Ton of kids from MD applying with great success (81% acceptance rate).

Renowned for both music and business. Supposed to have a beautiful campus.