Anonymous
02/27/2025 16:50
Subject: 1590 test score what would be good reach?
I think you need to find out if your private school will disclose the 20% ranking or not. Most do not.
Then you need to ask your college counselor if kid does certain things from a story, EC, impact perspective, then what are some good options for ED - reach for him.
It’s surprising you don’t have access to any of your schools data. How are you supposed to tell if you’re competitive or not for school? Maybe you haven’t gotten access yet and it’s coming?
Then you need to ask your college counselor if kid does certain things from a story, EC, impact perspective, then what are some good options for ED - reach for him.
It’s surprising you don’t have access to any of your schools data. How are you supposed to tell if you’re competitive or not for school? Maybe you haven’t gotten access yet and it’s coming?
Anonymous
02/27/2025 16:38
Subject: 1590 test score what would be good reach?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:private no ranking no weight, highest rigor math/stem. UW gpa guessing in the top 20%, but definitely not tippy top if not weighted.
What would be good reach schools? DC does not like large universities in general, a medium/small size university or a LAC would work. Undecided major potentially premed. Unhooked full pay.
Williams
Pomona
Bowdoin
Amherst
Wash U
Vanderbilt
Dartmouth
I think Bowdoin is only realistic option here for a kid that is just in top 20 percent of class at private with average ecs, and they care the least about test scores
Anonymous
02/27/2025 16:21
Subject: 1590 test score what would be good reach?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:once you get to a baseline, the GPA and scores don't matter.
the story is more important for reaches - what makes your kid compelling, different, memorable.
If pre-med, I'd highly suggest not to state of major pref in bio or a science - especially if Indian or asian.
What ECs? What activities? What awards? Hobbies? All more important once you reach the baseline.
OP. ECs are routine, nothing really stands out. Mostly school-related: sports, clubs, summer camps. DC wants to take time to figure out the major, but refuse to consider computer science or engineering. Not obsessed with prestige/ivy.
that's great. if a junior, i assume, what is the kid doing this summer? how is the kid in humanities classes? has kid connected with any teachers for LOR? if so, what subject? what are favorite classes? any academic outside of school hobbies?
OP here. Yes, junior. Went to a selective stem camp last summer. But our school counselor said that summer camps are not that helpful in college process though it's great for personal growth. She suggested making an impact. We have no clue how to do that. Probably will spend the junior summer volunteering or an internship.
Balanced stem/humanities classes, worst grades in humanities are B+. Recommendation would be from math and science teachers. Favorites are biology/chemistry. Founded a school club related to environmental science.
No, no academic outside, meaning no math/science competition.
Lots of ideas on impact earlier.
There was a kid at our HS who became an EMT; then hosted a blood drive at our school and also hosted some sort of medical tourniquet training for all seniors to get certified. That was actually impactful. Small, but impactful. Getting EMT certified is also a big deal I think.
Search on r/collegeresults for EMT or some of the other stuff others have listed. You have great ideas here.
Thank you!
Anonymous
02/27/2025 16:19
Subject: 1590 test score what would be good reach?
Anonymous wrote:^^ by the way, Im just a mom. One kid in college, and one a senior. I'm just into the college process - hope this was helpful and not overstepping or overwhelming for you.
OP here. Thanks! Those are really good advice.
Anonymous
02/27/2025 16:13
Subject: 1590 test score what would be good reach?
If you ED, the world is your oyster. Otherwise it seems like a crap shoot. Friend with 1590 deferred from GT.
Anonymous
02/27/2025 16:11
Subject: 1590 test score what would be good reach?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:ED to Northeastern or Wake Forest
WHAT?
Its a private school where no one has a 4.0.
My 3.8uw/34 is in at an Ivy from a private.....
Bet your kid was higher than top 20%
I don’t think so. But wouldn’t know because our school does not answer that question on the common app counselor form. There is no ranking and no marking of the quarttiles or deciles.
Anonymous
02/27/2025 16:06
Subject: 1590 test score what would be good reach?
Anonymous wrote:Prefer a school in the northeast.
So do 50% of his peers. (The other 50% are probably looking at the same 10 schools in southern states.) It's fine to have preferences, just know that being part of a herd comes with drawbacks (e.g. more competition for the same spots).
Anonymous
02/27/2025 16:01
Subject: 1590 test score what would be good reach?
Declare an easy major if wanting medical school - humanities boy helps then take the premed courses. Top 20% with rigor is probably good enough for top 50 schools but not top 20. I would look at fits in that range. Perhaps ED to tufts, Davidson, wake forest level school? Or a SLAC with a small endowment like bates?
Anonymous
02/27/2025 15:59
Subject: 1590 test score what would be good reach?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:ED to Northeastern or Wake Forest
WHAT?
Its a private school where no one has a 4.0.
My 3.8uw/34 is in at an Ivy from a private.....
Bet your kid was higher than top 20%
Anonymous
02/27/2025 15:58
Subject: 1590 test score what would be good reach?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:once you get to a baseline, the GPA and scores don't matter.
the story is more important for reaches - what makes your kid compelling, different, memorable.
If pre-med, I'd highly suggest not to state of major pref in bio or a science - especially if Indian or asian.
What ECs? What activities? What awards? Hobbies? All more important once you reach the baseline.
OP. ECs are routine, nothing really stands out. Mostly school-related: sports, clubs, summer camps. DC wants to take time to figure out the major, but refuse to consider computer science or engineering. Not obsessed with prestige/ivy.
that's great. if a junior, i assume, what is the kid doing this summer? how is the kid in humanities classes? has kid connected with any teachers for LOR? if so, what subject? what are favorite classes? any academic outside of school hobbies?
OP here. Yes, junior. Went to a selective stem camp last summer. But our school counselor said that summer camps are not that helpful in college process though it's great for personal growth. She suggested making an impact. We have no clue how to do that. Probably will spend the junior summer volunteering or an internship.
Balanced stem/humanities classes, worst grades in humanities are B+. Recommendation would be from math and science teachers. Favorites are biology/chemistry. Founded a school club related to environmental science.
No, no academic outside, meaning no math/science competition.
Lots of ideas on impact earlier.
There was a kid at our HS who became an EMT; then hosted a blood drive at our school and also hosted some sort of medical tourniquet training for all seniors to get certified. That was actually impactful. Small, but impactful. Getting EMT certified is also a big deal I think.
Search on r/collegeresults for EMT or some of the other stuff others have listed. You have great ideas here.
Anonymous
02/27/2025 15:54
Subject: 1590 test score what would be good reach?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:private no ranking no weight, highest rigor math/stem. UW gpa guessing in the top 20%, but definitely not tippy top if not weighted.
What would be good reach schools? DC does not like large universities in general, a medium/small size university or a LAC would work. Undecided major potentially premed. Unhooked full pay.
Williams
Pomona
Bowdoin
Amherst
Wash U
Vanderbilt
Dartmouth
Good list. Depending on major and vibe/what the kid likes.
Think OP said NE and no WashU.
Anonymous
02/27/2025 15:53
Subject: 1590 test score what would be good reach?
Anonymous wrote:ED to Northeastern or Wake Forest
WHAT?
Its a private school where no one has a 4.0.
My 3.8uw/34 is in at an Ivy from a private.....
Anonymous
02/27/2025 15:49
Subject: 1590 test score what would be good reach?
ED to Northeastern or Wake Forest
Anonymous
02/27/2025 15:48
Subject: 1590 test score what would be good reach?
Anonymous wrote:private no ranking no weight, highest rigor math/stem. UW gpa guessing in the top 20%, but definitely not tippy top if not weighted.
What would be good reach schools? DC does not like large universities in general, a medium/small size university or a LAC would work. Undecided major potentially premed. Unhooked full pay.
Williams
Pomona
Bowdoin
Amherst
Wash U
Vanderbilt
Dartmouth
Anonymous
02/27/2025 15:42
Subject: 1590 test score what would be good reach?
^^ by the way, Im just a mom. One kid in college, and one a senior. I'm just into the college process - hope this was helpful and not overstepping or overwhelming for you.