Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We don't know everything about this kid, but with a 4.0 and 5's on APs an going TO I don't understand why people are saying that Vassar and Pitt are reaches?

Agree. This parent should ignore.Choose a top NESCAC and ed. Colby?

This student shouldn’t go to a top Nescac or college in general unless the name is bowdoin. Frankly, they will be washed out by their peers and end up miserable playing catch up trying to compete with peers. There are still academic standards at lacs and you need to be able to do top 1% student work

Anonymous wrote:We don't know everything about this kid, but with a 4.0 and 5's on APs an going TO I don't understand why people are saying that Vassar and Pitt are reaches?

Agree. This parent should ignore.Choose a top NESCAC and ed. Colby?

Anonymous wrote:Do you mind sharing more about her background and ECs? If she has unique ECs, it will make her stand out for SLAC admission readers. Some SLACs are not gender balanced, but with a high GPA and APs, she will still be in the running.

Typical (or a little low) for this area:
president of two clubs
Editor of year book
Drama
Plays harp and invited to perform with some conservatories on the east coast (not interested in pursuing music professionally though)
Club soccer