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Anonymous wrote:You people crapping on the OP are off base IMO. Let’s be honest; this kid had top 1% GPA, top 1% SAT scores and all the rest of the package. Schools like Perdue and CU aren’t swimming in kids like this. It’s completely reasonable to be upset that someone with a resume like this isn’t being immediately accepted into the schools mentioned.

OP didn't mention any extracurriculars. Maybe her child is a terrible writer and the essays were bad. Maybe her child is not a nice person and the recommendations were terrible. Who knows?

DP here. You (or someone unfortunately similar) keeps posting this, and this statement is often very, very inaccurate. I know it may make you momentarily happy to kick someone when they are down, but you are behaving like a POS. Grow up.

OP, I know the situation you are in, and it is real, especially since covid. It is not too late to keep applying to one or two other schools your DC may be interested in.

And you can take AP physics 1,2 and C in the program he is in at school. He will sit for all exams in May

OP here. I am not a troll i am just an upset parent with a son (sorry for the typo my finger hit the s but good lord everyone jumped on it).
My son is a very passionate caring normal kid who is naturally smart and comes by his stats honestly through both hard work and encouraging involved but not up in his business at every moment parents. I care about my son and his future and push him when it’s necessary but allow him to fall on his own and work his way out of problems. He is well liked at his school and has been innately into computers, coding and creating things related to such things since I can remember. He was the kid begging for Lego mindstorms as soon as I could trust him not to swallow the pieces.

His school choices are well thought out (for him). He wants a strong cs program in a school with a strong STEM reputation but he also wants to have fun and not necessarily attend a top 20 pressure-cooker. He wants ideally to get out of va for many reasons and I respect his reasons. He does not mesh at all with VT and doesn’t relish the atmosphere at UVA but did apply to UVA bc he felt he needed it in his quiver due to cost in state vs reputation vs he could possibly see himself there. Did not apply to VT. GMU is an option bc the program is decent and it’s near DC (he loves cities). Plus it’s dirt cheap and although we are full pay and said we will pay for wherever he will consider cost in his ultimate decision. VCU is also in a city with a tolerable program for him and he knew he needed safety schools. Pitt is a very very good option and he really likes the school.

Boulder actually was a top pick. We as a family have a goal of moving west and love Colorado, the mountains, etc… it’s a great program in a great location for him and he loved it when we toured. I think that decision hit the hardest bc he really wanted to go there. Even got 25,000 merit but not in CS direct admit and despite what people think starting in exploratory studies is NOT a guarantee you will eventually land in CS. If you do you can bet on taking 5 yrs to finish bc there’s no way you’re getting your first year cs courses unless you’re actually a first year cs student. We have talked with MANY friends and people in and around Boulder that verified this. Why pay all that money and just gamble (no matter how high the odds) when you know your true passion is CS (which he does). There are little details like your AP credits not counting towards your exp studies courses etc that make me think it’s a money grab to ensure some kids stay more than 4 yrs.

Purdue is incredible for CS and the school spirit and size made up for the lack of a nearby city when he toured.

We are proud and express openly our pride about his current admissions but I feel like I am allowed to vent about the deferral and Boulder situation bc we thought he would have a better outcome at those 2 schools and it makes us leery of the ones to come (which are all statistically harder admits for CS). Just reading the tea leaves and upset that he worked so hard, honestly and truly loves and is gifted in CS and is realistically looking at more deferrals and denials. It sucks for ALL our hardworking kids; a lot of us are in this high stat, high demand major admission crap shoot.

That’s what I was trying to get across but there are some bitter mean people on this forum.

Anonymous wrote:Many would see Pitt CS and GMU Honors as the glass half full. As fabulous and accomplished as our teens are, there are hundreds of other similar high-achieving and fabulous teens. Congrats to your son/daughter!

PP, you said it so much better than I would.
I was almost going off on a tirade about how ungrateful people are

Anonymous wrote:He should go to Pitt for CS. But he may -still- want to submit some applications now ... to other out of state publics. Midwest especially. Michigan State? Is University of Michigan still rolling admission? I bet Michigan Tech would give him a lot of money! Penn State? Do a search of all rolling admission publics. Something new could work out. He has fantastic stats. I hope he gets into Wisconsin. He should learn who the Area Rep is and contact them to express interest. Saying exactly what you have said, and saying he would pref Wisconsin. Imo.

Wondering how old you are, your child(ren)'s age(s) as your Michigan comment - unless you are talking about the Dearborn and Flint campuses - is way off. Do think that MSU and PSU have rolling but not typical rolling as what is often discussed on here.

Agree with your other comments that the applicant may have success at some of the Midwest publics (Michigan Tech is an acquired taste and one should probably visit in winter before committing) as well as contacting the Wisconsin area rep.

OP, GL to your DC - this will work out and they already have a lot of options that many others do not at this time.

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Anonymous wrote:Do you post entitled BS on his/her social media? Some schools check that...

Just stop with the “entitled” lines. Take it to politics. No one wants to read that in this subforum

Save your energy for a real thread- don’t bother with someone over a troll post.

Anonymous wrote:Do you post entitled BS on his/her social media? Some schools check that...

Just stop with the “entitled” lines. Take it to politics. No one wants to read that in this subforum

Anonymous wrote:The Facts:
Son UW GPA 4.0. NEVER made below an A (even middle school). WGA 4.5 (only classes that are weighted are AP level) Top 1% class (everyone with a 4.0 gets rank of 1 so % rank based on WGPA)
9 APs total after Senior year including good mix of science (AP Physics 1,2 and C), math (Calc BC), computer science, humanities (history, government)....
1550 SAT one sitting May of junior year (balanced math/verbal score)
Attends specialized engineering courses through CC and Magnet program
Eagle Scout with lots of leadership positions and projects through the scouting program
Lots of EC focused on computer science that he does because he loves them and does totally on his own (has website blog with details of all projects that is very well written)
Community service since 9th grade (even through covid) at same organization - has many hours
Awesome LOR from computer science teacher and AP physics teacher and community leader
Coherent, funny, on topic essays

Deferred Purdue CS
Offered Exploratory Studies CU Boulder
Admitted to Pitt CS and GMU CS with honors
Admitted to VCU CS

Waiting to hear from GT, UT Austin, Wisconsin Madison, U Washington, Rice and not expecting good results based on the deferral and exploratory studies garbage can offer.

If choices end up being Pitt, GMU or VCU so be it but that seems ridiculous. She has so much potential. Pitt seems to be the winner so far

Why are you still waiting on these? Did you not apply EA? Why not? Why didn't you apply to VT or UVA (unless you are out of state for VA). If MD, why didn't you apply to UMD CS?

Between the three choices, I'd go with Pitt Honors. If cost is a concern, go with GMU CS and transfer to UVA or VT after year 1 (if in-state).

“Our”?

Hers. Or his.

Well, OPs kid is imaginary so I’m not really concerned. +1. Weird trolling but still trolling

As several people have already noted, there are too many holes in this total BS post. I suspect it's just meant to chum the usual waters and scare parents.

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Anonymous wrote:Why did you aim so low? It seems that some of those choices (Colorado, even Purdue) know he won't attend.

If you think this is aiming low, you don't know what you are talking about.

Of the schools heard from as yet by this imaginary student, it is aiming low.



Now, GT, UT, and Rice are not aiming low.

OP these stats are great and the admits are too.

You need to hav a glass of wine and adjust your attitude to not show your DC you are upset. Even if you frame it as "I am so mad at the schools!" it's not worth it. You need to be modeling excitement and praise.

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Anonymous wrote:First of all OP, this is extremely rude. There are so many students who have worked so hard and every bit as capable as your child (boy or girl? Who knows?) who do not have these acceptances. Second of all, what kind of high school are we talking about? GPAs vary so much and the top ranked college programs know that a 4.0 at one school—especially one that calls more than the top 1% the top 1%, that makes no sense—is very different than a more rigorous school. Your kid has great choices. Stop making him or her feel bad.

Why are you and some of the rest such as--holes. OP is allowed to be disappointed. OP is allowed to vent. These kids kill themselves for 4 years in the hopes that they'll get into dream schools. Your kids do it too. All kids do it. When that doesn't happen, some roll with it. Some are upset. And there is nothing bad about that. (And yes, parent feelings are valid. We are the ones watching them kill themselves).

If you don't have something constructive to say. If you can't empathize nicely. Then just shut the EF up. I'm sick of the piling on, nasty, judgmental responses to valid feelings on here.

Sorry but I disagree. If your kid goes into the process with one dream school, you are asking for trouble. Not saying that parents can control that, but OP sounds like he himself does not have things in perspective. We are supposed to be the role models, helping them navigate their first big decision.

My kid realized every school has strengths and weaknesses, so she chose her favorite among the choices before her. That is what this can look like.

Anonymous wrote:TROLL.

No one takes THREE physics AP classes

Yes maybe they are not taking 4 years of foreign language

TROLL.

No one takes THREE physics AP classes