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Anonymous wrote:Flat out rejected. 1540 SAT, ~93.5 GPA on 14 honors (School doesn't have APs + I knew this was weakest part, but thought that maybe ED + other parts would make up), tons of leadership throughout the school, research assistant for prof. at ivy+, very strong letters of rec, essay that CC said was one of the strongest he's ever read, good interview, full pay male, and even would have been more than happy to be a Feb.

Sometimes it's just not meant to be

How do you know rec letters were very strong?

why do people always ask this? some people know. the teachers show them. or the guidance counselor says, wow, mr black gave you a stellar rec letter etc. some people know. no reason not to take people at their word. they could be lying, sure. they could also be lying about the SAT score or all the rest.

It's a legit question and was aimed at helping them. If they knew because they didn't waive FERPA for example, that could hurt them. Or maybe they don't know and should rethink their recommenders for the next apps.

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Anonymous wrote:Flat out rejected. 1540 SAT, ~93.5 GPA on 14 honors (School doesn't have APs + I knew this was weakest part, but thought that maybe ED + other parts would make up), tons of leadership throughout the school, research assistant for prof. at ivy+, very strong letters of rec, essay that CC said was one of the strongest he's ever read, good interview, full pay male, and even would have been more than happy to be a Feb.

Sometimes it's just not meant to be

How do you know rec letters were very strong?

why do people always ask this? some people know. the teachers show them. or the guidance counselor says, wow, mr black gave you a stellar rec letter etc. some people know. no reason not to take people at their word. they could be lying, sure. they could also be lying about the SAT score or all the rest.

It was a question, they could answer it

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Anonymous wrote:Flat out rejected. 1540 SAT, ~93.5 GPA on 14 honors (School doesn't have APs + I knew this was weakest part, but thought that maybe ED + other parts would make up), tons of leadership throughout the school, research assistant for prof. at ivy+, very strong letters of rec, essay that CC said was one of the strongest he's ever read, good interview, full pay male, and even would have been more than happy to be a Feb.

Sometimes it's just not meant to be

I’m sorry! Your kid sounds great and I’m sure will be happy elsewhere. Hope he’s not too disappointed. We are waiting on Swarthmore ED and know it’s a crapshoot- so tough.

to add: Goes to very strong school that feeds into Midd. Last year 4 kids got in ED1 alone

We are also waiting on Swarthmore ED. 12/15 (but rumor that it could be 12/13)

You applied ED to Midd and Swarthmore at the same time?

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Anonymous wrote:Flat out rejected. 1540 SAT, ~93.5 GPA on 14 honors (School doesn't have APs + I knew this was weakest part, but thought that maybe ED + other parts would make up), tons of leadership throughout the school, research assistant for prof. at ivy+, very strong letters of rec, essay that CC said was one of the strongest he's ever read, good interview, full pay male, and even would have been more than happy to be a Feb.

Sometimes it's just not meant to be

I’m sorry! Your kid sounds great and I’m sure will be happy elsewhere. Hope he’s not too disappointed. We are waiting on Swarthmore ED and know it’s a crapshoot- so tough.

to add: Goes to very strong school that feeds into Midd. Last year 4 kids got in ED1 alone

We are also waiting on Swarthmore ED. 12/15 (but rumor that it could be 12/13)

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Anonymous wrote:Flat out rejected. 1540 SAT, ~93.5 GPA on 14 honors (School doesn't have APs + I knew this was weakest part, but thought that maybe ED + other parts would make up), tons of leadership throughout the school, research assistant for prof. at ivy+, very strong letters of rec, essay that CC said was one of the strongest he's ever read, good interview, full pay male, and even would have been more than happy to be a Feb.

Sometimes it's just not meant to be

How do you know rec letters were very strong?

The weak link here is likely the 3.7 GPA.

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Anonymous wrote:Flat out rejected. 1540 SAT, ~93.5 GPA on 14 honors (School doesn't have APs + I knew this was weakest part, but thought that maybe ED + other parts would make up), tons of leadership throughout the school, research assistant for prof. at ivy+, very strong letters of rec, essay that CC said was one of the strongest he's ever read, good interview, full pay male, and even would have been more than happy to be a Feb.

Sometimes it's just not meant to be

How do you know rec letters were very strong?

why do people always ask this? some people know. the teachers show them. or the guidance counselor says, wow, mr black gave you a stellar rec letter etc. some people know. no reason not to take people at their word. they could be lying, sure. they could also be lying about the SAT score or all the rest.

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Anonymous wrote:Flat out rejected. 1540 SAT, ~93.5 GPA on 14 honors (School doesn't have APs + I knew this was weakest part, but thought that maybe ED + other parts would make up), tons of leadership throughout the school, research assistant for prof. at ivy+, very strong letters of rec, essay that CC said was one of the strongest he's ever read, good interview, full pay male, and even would have been more than happy to be a Feb.

Sometimes it's just not meant to be

Holy crud! That must sting. It's not a rational process, I keep reminding myself of that.

Maybe the AO didn't understand the school doesn't have APs?

I suspect he will end up somewhere great eventually but lots of sympathy meanwhile.

It might be worth having a teacher or outside adult read over the app too just in case there's something in there that could be misinterpreted. You may have already done that, and the answer is probably that it's just irrational, but just in case.

I'm sorry!! There are lots of irrational things that happen. It could be that another kid applied ED from their school and they had decided they could only take one, it could be that the AO had an off day and was grumpy when reading the app. it could be something else entirely random. Who knows.
That said, I would also have someone read the app just to make sure the kid comes off sounding appealing and that there are no red flags. Maybe something is phrased weirdly or looks dishonest (too good to be true). You never know with teenagers.

Good luck! I'm sure he'll have a lot of options down the road and in my experience the vast majority of kids land where they're meant to be.

Could this actually happen? I learnt that they don't cap by school.

I don't know about Midd specifically, but I do know of situations where two kids from the same school have gotten into other top colleges.

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Anonymous wrote:Flat out rejected. 1540 SAT, ~93.5 GPA on 14 honors (School doesn't have APs + I knew this was weakest part, but thought that maybe ED + other parts would make up), tons of leadership throughout the school, research assistant for prof. at ivy+, very strong letters of rec, essay that CC said was one of the strongest he's ever read, good interview, full pay male, and even would have been more than happy to be a Feb.

Sometimes it's just not meant to be

Holy crud! That must sting. It's not a rational process, I keep reminding myself of that.

Maybe the AO didn't understand the school doesn't have APs?

I suspect he will end up somewhere great eventually but lots of sympathy meanwhile.

It might be worth having a teacher or outside adult read over the app too just in case there's something in there that could be misinterpreted. You may have already done that, and the answer is probably that it's just irrational, but just in case.

The school profile should have explained no APs. If you haven't seen it, ask to see it. If it's not there, put that in additional info section. Agree with a parent review of future apps before submitting more. We had a college counselor but there was still a lot of room for parent input. You know your kid, they don't

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Anonymous wrote:Flat out rejected. 1540 SAT, ~93.5 GPA on 14 honors (School doesn't have APs + I knew this was weakest part, but thought that maybe ED + other parts would make up), tons of leadership throughout the school, research assistant for prof. at ivy+, very strong letters of rec, essay that CC said was one of the strongest he's ever read, good interview, full pay male, and even would have been more than happy to be a Feb.

Sometimes it's just not meant to be

Holy crud! That must sting. It's not a rational process, I keep reminding myself of that.

Maybe the AO didn't understand the school doesn't have APs?

I suspect he will end up somewhere great eventually but lots of sympathy meanwhile.

It might be worth having a teacher or outside adult read over the app too just in case there's something in there that could be misinterpreted. You may have already done that, and the answer is probably that it's just irrational, but just in case.

I'm sorry!! There are lots of irrational things that happen. It could be that another kid applied ED from their school and they had decided they could only take one, it could be that the AO had an off day and was grumpy when reading the app. it could be something else entirely random. Who knows.
That said, I would also have someone read the app just to make sure the kid comes off sounding appealing and that there are no red flags. Maybe something is phrased weirdly or looks dishonest (too good to be true). You never know with teenagers.

Good luck! I'm sure he'll have a lot of options down the road and in my experience the vast majority of kids land where they're meant to be.

Could this actually happen? I learnt that they don't cap by school.

Anonymous wrote:Flat out rejected. 1540 SAT, ~93.5 GPA on 14 honors (School doesn't have APs + I knew this was weakest part, but thought that maybe ED + other parts would make up), tons of leadership throughout the school, research assistant for prof. at ivy+, very strong letters of rec, essay that CC said was one of the strongest he's ever read, good interview, full pay male, and even would have been more than happy to be a Feb.

Sometimes it's just not meant to be

How do you know rec letters were very strong?

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Anonymous wrote:I know that Middlebury doesn't have any supplementals this year, but did any of your kids add a "Why Middlebury" essay in anywhere?

No, where would one even do that?

Presumably an email to the regional AO.

My kid didn't do that. He got in.

Anonymous wrote:I know of two very strong kids that did not get in ED. They know what they want and I think the sum of parts gives them a good picture of each applicant. Just put it out there as best you can and hope for the best. It's an amazing school.

Strong in what way? Did you see their rec letters? Their essay?

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Anonymous wrote:Flat out rejected. 1540 SAT, ~93.5 GPA on 14 honors (School doesn't have APs + I knew this was weakest part, but thought that maybe ED + other parts would make up), tons of leadership throughout the school, research assistant for prof. at ivy+, very strong letters of rec, essay that CC said was one of the strongest he's ever read, good interview, full pay male, and even would have been more than happy to be a Feb.

Sometimes it's just not meant to be

Holy crud! That must sting. It's not a rational process, I keep reminding myself of that.

Maybe the AO didn't understand the school doesn't have APs?

I suspect he will end up somewhere great eventually but lots of sympathy meanwhile.

It might be worth having a teacher or outside adult read over the app too just in case there's something in there that could be misinterpreted. You may have already done that, and the answer is probably that it's just irrational, but just in case.

I'm sorry!! There are lots of irrational things that happen. It could be that another kid applied ED from their school and they had decided they could only take one, it could be that the AO had an off day and was grumpy when reading the app. it could be something else entirely random. Who knows.
That said, I would also have someone read the app just to make sure the kid comes off sounding appealing and that there are no red flags. Maybe something is phrased weirdly or looks dishonest (too good to be true). You never know with teenagers.

Good luck! I'm sure he'll have a lot of options down the road and in my experience the vast majority of kids land where they're meant to be.

Anonymous wrote:Flat out rejected. 1540 SAT, ~93.5 GPA on 14 honors (School doesn't have APs + I knew this was weakest part, but thought that maybe ED + other parts would make up), tons of leadership throughout the school, research assistant for prof. at ivy+, very strong letters of rec, essay that CC said was one of the strongest he's ever read, good interview, full pay male, and even would have been more than happy to be a Feb.

Sometimes it's just not meant to be

That's tough. I think you may look back on this in April with loads of acceptances and say it works out. but it's tough btw now and then

Anonymous wrote:Flat out rejected. 1540 SAT, ~93.5 GPA on 14 honors (School doesn't have APs + I knew this was weakest part, but thought that maybe ED + other parts would make up), tons of leadership throughout the school, research assistant for prof. at ivy+, very strong letters of rec, essay that CC said was one of the strongest he's ever read, good interview, full pay male, and even would have been more than happy to be a Feb.

Sometimes it's just not meant to be

What major?