Anonymous
Post 12/22/2024 12:43     Subject: ED applicants, please post your school, the result, and your DC's stats
Pomona, 34ACT 4.6GPA, 13AP all 5’s so far, multiple national awards in writing and arts, long term tutor, varsity captain but not recruited. Surprised as ACT was kind of low for Pomona.
Anonymous
Post 12/22/2024 10:48     Subject: Re:ED applicants, please post your school, the result, and your DC's stats
Williams 35 ACT 8 APs 4.5 W gpa, pretty good ECs
Anonymous
Post 12/21/2024 12:51     Subject: Re:ED applicants, please post your school, the result, and your DC's stats
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Most people who apply to lacs apply to some universities.



say what? please give a cite for this bizarre geberalization.


I’m not the poster but it makes sense to me. If you’re aiming for “elite” lacs, there are only so many. It stands to reason that one would cast a wider net with the unpredictability of admissions.


Yes, as we all know there are only 4 “elite” lacs. Someone alert Carleton and below that they should pack it in. Don’t ever change DCUM.



Look, with the current exorbitant price tag of college it's reasonable to consider ROI. Many consider a balance between the quality of the education and the brand name. I absolutely know a fabulous education can be had at a Carleton or Grinnell, but the "brand" isn't quite the same. If Carleton gave merit money, it would be a very strong contender. But at $87,00 a year, no. If the money were nothing to us, well then sure, maybe. But I think looking at lower Ivies, Georgetown etc., or the state flagship honors program makes good sense in that case. Yes, because of the name/value ratio. And Oberlin would have been a contender because of generous merit. The calculus differs for every family.


You have a very warped view of education and the landscape of colleges in the country. Do you rally think graduates of hundreds of colleges aren't employable? Brand name should not be a factor at all because it is a figment of your imagination.



NP. That's not what PP said. Basically it comes down to the fact that outside of the top tier, schools with significantly less name recognition are still extremely expensive. Whether or not they are worth it is up for debate, but it's pretty clear consumers are pushing back against the cost more than the lack of a name brand per se.
Anonymous
Post 12/21/2024 12:44     Subject: Re:ED applicants, please post your school, the result, and your DC's stats
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Most people who apply to lacs apply to some universities.



say what? please give a cite for this bizarre geberalization.


I’m not the poster but it makes sense to me. If you’re aiming for “elite” lacs, there are only so many. It stands to reason that one would cast a wider net with the unpredictability of admissions.


Yes, as we all know there are only 4 “elite” lacs. Someone alert Carleton and below that they should pack it in. Don’t ever change DCUM.

If you’re interested in swarthmore or Pomona, it makes more sense to throw the hat into Uchicago’s ring than going to like Middlebury.


Odds of admission at any of the four are very low for everyone.
Anonymous
Post 12/21/2024 12:44     Subject: Re:ED applicants, please post your school, the result, and your DC's stats
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Most people who apply to lacs apply to some universities.



say what? please give a cite for this bizarre geberalization.


I’m not the poster but it makes sense to me. If you’re aiming for “elite” lacs, there are only so many. It stands to reason that one would cast a wider net with the unpredictability of admissions.


Yes, as we all know there are only 4 “elite” lacs. Someone alert Carleton and below that they should pack it in. Don’t ever change DCUM.



Look, with the current exorbitant price tag of college it's reasonable to consider ROI. Many consider a balance between the quality of the education and the brand name. I absolutely know a fabulous education can be had at a Carleton or Grinnell, but the "brand" isn't quite the same. If Carleton gave merit money, it would be a very strong contender. But at $87,00 a year, no. If the money were nothing to us, well then sure, maybe. But I think looking at lower Ivies, Georgetown etc., or the state flagship honors program makes good sense in that case. Yes, because of the name/value ratio. And Oberlin would have been a contender because of generous merit. The calculus differs for every family.


You have a very warped view of education and the landscape of colleges in the country. Do you rally think graduates of hundreds of colleges aren't employable? Brand name should not be a factor at all because it is a figment of your imagination.
Anonymous
Post 12/21/2024 12:38     Subject: ED applicants, please post your school, the result, and your DC's stats
Ok to answer OP's question

DS in an inner city public HS
GPA 3.7 WGPA 4.2
SAT 1390
5 AP's at 5,5,5,5,3
a couple of long term EC's (since ES)

Applied to and was accepted by all the following UK universities (unconditional offers based on his subject-relevant AP grades to date). You can only apply to 5 via UCAS:

Edinburgh
Warwick
Bristol
Kings college London
York
Anonymous
Post 12/21/2024 12:26     Subject: ED applicants, please post your school, the result, and your DC's stats
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:UVA admitted.
4.4 GPA submitted all AP scores of 4s and mostly 5s
1510 SAT
Good EC
Very good leadership


How many APs get you to a 4.4? Is that GPA at the end of Jr. year? It's so different at each school, so I'm curious.


I did not write this but these were pretty much my child's stats and they got in as well at UVA. Mainly honors classes 9th/10th and then a mix of DE/AP Junior year (6 combined....both get the bump).
Anonymous
Post 12/21/2024 09:18     Subject: Re:ED applicants, please post your school, the result, and your DC's stats
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Most people who apply to lacs apply to some universities.



say what? please give a cite for this bizarre geberalization.


I’m not the poster but it makes sense to me. If you’re aiming for “elite” lacs, there are only so many. It stands to reason that one would cast a wider net with the unpredictability of admissions.


Yes, as we all know there are only 4 “elite” lacs. Someone alert Carleton and below that they should pack it in. Don’t ever change DCUM.

If you’re interested in swarthmore or Pomona, it makes more sense to throw the hat into Uchicago’s ring than going to like Middlebury.


Yeah, cause you won’t get into Middlebury unless you apply ED.
Anonymous
Post 12/20/2024 21:57     Subject: Re:ED applicants, please post your school, the result, and your DC's stats
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Most people who apply to lacs apply to some universities.



say what? please give a cite for this bizarre geberalization.


I’m not the poster but it makes sense to me. If you’re aiming for “elite” lacs, there are only so many. It stands to reason that one would cast a wider net with the unpredictability of admissions.


Yes, as we all know there are only 4 “elite” lacs. Someone alert Carleton and below that they should pack it in. Don’t ever change DCUM.


What in the world? Way to twist words.
Anonymous
Post 12/20/2024 21:57     Subject: ED applicants, please post your school, the result, and your DC's stats
Anonymous wrote:I love all the people in here pretending that Williams is a bad school because it's small and isolated. It's the top-ranked liberal arts college in the country! Not a great fit for every kid, but an excellent experience for many.

More than it has the most money of any lac. It’s really not better than most top lacs.
Anonymous
Post 12/20/2024 21:56     Subject: Re:ED applicants, please post your school, the result, and your DC's stats
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Most people who apply to lacs apply to some universities.



say what? please give a cite for this bizarre geberalization.


I’m not the poster but it makes sense to me. If you’re aiming for “elite” lacs, there are only so many. It stands to reason that one would cast a wider net with the unpredictability of admissions.


Yes, as we all know there are only 4 “elite” lacs. Someone alert Carleton and below that they should pack it in. Don’t ever change DCUM.

If you’re interested in swarthmore or Pomona, it makes more sense to throw the hat into Uchicago’s ring than going to like Middlebury.
Anonymous
Post 12/20/2024 21:52     Subject: Re:ED applicants, please post your school, the result, and your DC's stats
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Most people who apply to lacs apply to some universities.



say what? please give a cite for this bizarre geberalization.


I’m not the poster but it makes sense to me. If you’re aiming for “elite” lacs, there are only so many. It stands to reason that one would cast a wider net with the unpredictability of admissions.


Yes, as we all know there are only 4 “elite” lacs. Someone alert Carleton and below that they should pack it in. Don’t ever change DCUM.



Look, with the current exorbitant price tag of college it's reasonable to consider ROI. Many consider a balance between the quality of the education and the brand name. I absolutely know a fabulous education can be had at a Carleton or Grinnell, but the "brand" isn't quite the same. If Carleton gave merit money, it would be a very strong contender. But at $87,00 a year, no. If the money were nothing to us, well then sure, maybe. But I think looking at lower Ivies, Georgetown etc., or the state flagship honors program makes good sense in that case. Yes, because of the name/value ratio. And Oberlin would have been a contender because of generous merit. The calculus differs for every family.
Anonymous
Post 12/20/2024 21:39     Subject: ED applicants, please post your school, the result, and your DC's stats
Anonymous wrote:UVA admitted.
4.4 GPA submitted all AP scores of 4s and mostly 5s
1510 SAT
Good EC
Very good leadership


How many APs get you to a 4.4? Is that GPA at the end of Jr. year? It's so different at each school, so I'm curious.
Anonymous
Post 12/20/2024 21:29     Subject: Re:ED applicants, please post your school, the result, and your DC's stats
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Most people who apply to lacs apply to some universities.



say what? please give a cite for this bizarre geberalization.


I’m not the poster but it makes sense to me. If you’re aiming for “elite” lacs, there are only so many. It stands to reason that one would cast a wider net with the unpredictability of admissions.


Yes, as we all know there are only 4 “elite” lacs. Someone alert Carleton and below that they should pack it in. Don’t ever change DCUM.
Anonymous
Post 12/20/2024 20:56     Subject: ED applicants, please post your school, the result, and your DC's stats
UVA admitted.
4.4 GPA submitted all AP scores of 4s and mostly 5s
1510 SAT
Good EC
Very good leadership