Anonymous
Post 02/07/2024 16:44     Subject: Re:Where does the bottom half of the class go to college? (Big 3-5)
Anonymous wrote:Do these students consistently do better with higher ranked LACs as opposed to national universities? I keep reading private schools are more of a known quantity at the smaller schools and maybe not with larger universities that are inundated with applications. I'm thinking of schools like Wesleyan and Davidson.


I think some private schools have established relationships with certain colleges.
Anonymous
Post 02/07/2024 16:42     Subject: Where does the bottom half of the class go to college? (Big 3-5)
Anonymous wrote:According to SCOIR data (within the last 3 years), a Sidwell student with a 3.1 GPA was admitted to Harvard. SCOIR doesn’t tell you if the student was an URM, legacy, or sports recruit. I’m pretty sure the kid comes from a wealthy family (plus at least one other hook). I don’t know it for a fact, I just know it’s true.


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Anonymous
Post 02/07/2024 15:12     Subject: Re:Where does the bottom half of the class go to college? (Big 3-5)
Anonymous wrote:Do these students consistently do better with higher ranked LACs as opposed to national universities? I keep reading private schools are more of a known quantity at the smaller schools and maybe not with larger universities that are inundated with applications. I'm thinking of schools like Wesleyan and Davidson.


Historically the answer was yes. Currently it is inconclusive. Too many cross currents and selection effects to answer this question without a massive undertaking.
Anonymous
Post 02/07/2024 13:59     Subject: Re:Where does the bottom half of the class go to college? (Big 3-5)
Do these students consistently do better with higher ranked LACs as opposed to national universities? I keep reading private schools are more of a known quantity at the smaller schools and maybe not with larger universities that are inundated with applications. I'm thinking of schools like Wesleyan and Davidson.
Anonymous
Post 02/07/2024 13:51     Subject: Where does the bottom half of the class go to college? (Big 3-5)
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:As an example, student with a 3.4/29 ACT, from a school likeSFS/GDS/Holton. Not an URM nor a legacy.


Holton is not big 3 or big 5.


+1


Who are the BIG 3 or 5 these days?

Anonymous
Post 02/07/2024 12:06     Subject: Where does the bottom half of the class go to college? (Big 3-5)
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:As an example, student with a 3.4/29 ACT, from a school likeSFS/GDS/Holton. Not an URM nor a legacy.


There are literally more than 1,800 schools in the U.S. that offer bachelors degree. So i’d assume pretty much any school that isn’t in the top 100-150?..


No, that's way off. My kid was the master of getting the 89.4 B, so ended up with highest rigor, but a 3.4 unweighted. The final options were private colleges ranked 35 and below, many with merit.


Like??
Where did your kid end up?
Anonymous
Post 02/07/2024 09:48     Subject: Where does the bottom half of the class go to college? (Big 3-5)
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:As an example, student with a 3.4/29 ACT, from a school likeSFS/GDS/Holton. Not an URM nor a legacy.


There are literally more than 1,800 schools in the U.S. that offer bachelors degree. So i’d assume pretty much any school that isn’t in the top 100-150?..


No, that's way off. My kid was the master of getting the 89.4 B, so ended up with highest rigor, but a 3.4 unweighted. The final options were private colleges ranked 35 and below, many with merit.
Anonymous
Post 02/07/2024 09:19     Subject: Where does the bottom half of the class go to college? (Big 3-5)
Anonymous wrote:Seriously, what schools are in big 5?


It's not a real thing, it just means the 10 or so schools that recruit really strong students.
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2024 23:26     Subject: Where does the bottom half of the class go to college? (Big 3-5)
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Jealous people are talking out of their butts. Wealthy mid-pack prep schoolers get into Michigan, Wake Forest, and even UChicago with ease.


This is not true. Unless you are defining mid-pack as around an A- average. And even then . . .


Well did include Wake Forest.
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2024 23:21     Subject: Where does the bottom half of the class go to college? (Big 3-5)
Having a 3.3 to 3.5 at these schools is solid. But, no - not anything great. Many of these students were accepted to the schools when they were 4 or 5 years old.

Not the same type of vetting that occurs when applying to 9th grade.
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2024 22:43     Subject: Where does the bottom half of the class go to college? (Big 3-5)
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Seriously, what schools are in big 5?

Sidwell, GDS, NCS, STA and BIM


BIM ..... LOL
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2024 21:40     Subject: Where does the bottom half of the class go to college? (Big 3-5)
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:As an example, student with a 3.4/29 ACT, from a school likeSFS/GDS/Holton. Not an URM nor a legacy.


Holton is not big 3 or big 5.


says who? ridiculous


Always you people have your petty debate. But it does fill your time so there is that.

Anonymous
Post 02/06/2024 21:36     Subject: Where does the bottom half of the class go to college? (Big 3-5)
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:As an example, student with a 3.4/29 ACT, from a school likeSFS/GDS/Holton. Not an URM nor a legacy.


Holton is not big 3 or big 5.


says who? ridiculous
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2024 21:35     Subject: Where does the bottom half of the class go to college? (Big 3-5)
Anonymous wrote:The “bottom” half at a highly selective rich kid Washington prep school are all very bright…rich…and likely have legacy status at a handful of elite colleges. You trolls are so jealous it’s hilarious. These aren’t publics where the bottom half of the senior class are drug addicts who read and write at a primary school level.

No one is talking about admission to elite colleges in this thread, and you're telling us that the bottom half of Whitman and Churchill (average SAT score 1300) are drug addicts who can't function academically?
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2024 21:18     Subject: Where does the bottom half of the class go to college? (Big 3-5)
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:OP’s example was for the bottom half.



The “bottom” half at a highly selective rich kid Washington prep school are all very bright…rich…and likely have legacy status at a handful of elite colleges. You trolls are so jealous it’s hilarious. These aren’t publics where the bottom half of the senior class are drug addicts who read and write at a primary school level.


These are my kids friends and my neighbors children. They are nice kids but they are not all very bright.

But that chip on your shoulder may be affecting your ability to see reality.