Anonymous
Post 11/09/2025 14:05     Subject: 3.8 feeder HS, 1560 SAT, very good EC
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:OP:
My (non-DMV) private feeder 3.8uw kid and national awards got into several T20 (including Ivy) in RD last cycle. If you have a top choice, ED there. Plan to apply more widely (and strategically) for RD.

No point obsessing about it as a junior. It generally works out from private feeder high schools with these stats.


Test optional (last cycle)
Humanities major w/massive EC alignment
Great LOR

Kid really lucked out


CA?
Anonymous
Post 11/09/2025 11:55     Subject: 3.8 feeder HS, 1560 SAT, very good EC
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:3.85 at top DMV private got into 3 top20s last year. Unhooked and humanities kid, supported by extensive extracurriculars. One was Michigan which is pretty easy, one was a California school, one was an Ivy.
Outright rejected at another 3 Ivies (not HYP--didn't apply to these) and about another 4 top 20s.
Know many classmates with similar stats who didn't get into any top20s It's really luck of the draw at this GPA from top DC privates. You can luck out or get shut out.


I know some kids who really get shut out with 3.8 or even 3.85. Infact my kids friend had a 3.89 at a top private school but applied for a STEM major. He only got into a top UC in his applications to top 20. His SAT was 1550+.

Yeah, rigor is not there. A 3.89 from non-rigor courses is viewed differently from a lower gpa from high rigor courses, even in 3.7 range.
It's not just numbers, it's rigor/gpa/test score. Got to be strong in all three to make the academic cut.


I think it is the major choice supported with relevant EC that is most important. This kid had high STEM rigor.


Both can be true. Agree if applying to a high competitative major, the bar is higher.

We also have 4.0 from our private school with low rigor, ended up at two Top UCs. Non-stem major.
Anonymous
Post 11/09/2025 11:51     Subject: 3.8 feeder HS, 1560 SAT, very good EC
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:3.85 at top DMV private got into 3 top20s last year. Unhooked and humanities kid, supported by extensive extracurriculars. One was Michigan which is pretty easy, one was a California school, one was an Ivy.
Outright rejected at another 3 Ivies (not HYP--didn't apply to these) and about another 4 top 20s.
Know many classmates with similar stats who didn't get into any top20s It's really luck of the draw at this GPA from top DC privates. You can luck out or get shut out.


I know some kids who really get shut out with 3.8 or even 3.85. Infact my kids friend had a 3.89 at a top private school but applied for a STEM major. He only got into a top UC in his applications to top 20. His SAT was 1550+.

Yeah, rigor is not there. A 3.89 from non-rigor courses is viewed differently from a lower gpa from high rigor courses, even in 3.7 range.
It's not just numbers, it's rigor/gpa/test score. Got to be strong in all three to make the academic cut.


I think it is the major choice supported with relevant EC that is most important. This kid had high STEM rigor.


Yes - major is way more important than people think. Especially in regular decision. And the alignment must be there.
Anonymous
Post 11/09/2025 11:41     Subject: 3.8 feeder HS, 1560 SAT, very good EC
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:3.85 at top DMV private got into 3 top20s last year. Unhooked and humanities kid, supported by extensive extracurriculars. One was Michigan which is pretty easy, one was a California school, one was an Ivy.
Outright rejected at another 3 Ivies (not HYP--didn't apply to these) and about another 4 top 20s.
Know many classmates with similar stats who didn't get into any top20s It's really luck of the draw at this GPA from top DC privates. You can luck out or get shut out.


I know some kids who really get shut out with 3.8 or even 3.85. Infact my kids friend had a 3.89 at a top private school but applied for a STEM major. He only got into a top UC in his applications to top 20. His SAT was 1550+.

Yeah, rigor is not there. A 3.89 from non-rigor courses is viewed differently from a lower gpa from high rigor courses, even in 3.7 range.
It's not just numbers, it's rigor/gpa/test score. Got to be strong in all three to make the academic cut.


I think it is the major choice supported with relevant EC that is most important. This kid had high STEM rigor.
Anonymous
Post 11/09/2025 11:29     Subject: 3.8 feeder HS, 1560 SAT, very good EC
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:3.85 at top DMV private got into 3 top20s last year. Unhooked and humanities kid, supported by extensive extracurriculars. One was Michigan which is pretty easy, one was a California school, one was an Ivy.
Outright rejected at another 3 Ivies (not HYP--didn't apply to these) and about another 4 top 20s.
Know many classmates with similar stats who didn't get into any top20s It's really luck of the draw at this GPA from top DC privates. You can luck out or get shut out.


I know some kids who really get shut out with 3.8 or even 3.85. Infact my kids friend had a 3.89 at a top private school but applied for a STEM major. He only got into a top UC in his applications to top 20. His SAT was 1550+.

Yeah, rigor is not there. A 3.89 from non-rigor courses is viewed differently from a lower gpa from high rigor courses, even in 3.7 range.
It's not just numbers, it's rigor/gpa/test score. Got to be strong in all three to make the academic cut.
Anonymous
Post 11/09/2025 11:20     Subject: 3.8 feeder HS, 1560 SAT, very good EC
Anonymous wrote:3.85 at top DMV private got into 3 top20s last year. Unhooked and humanities kid, supported by extensive extracurriculars. One was Michigan which is pretty easy, one was a California school, one was an Ivy.
Outright rejected at another 3 Ivies (not HYP--didn't apply to these) and about another 4 top 20s.
Know many classmates with similar stats who didn't get into any top20s It's really luck of the draw at this GPA from top DC privates. You can luck out or get shut out.


I know some kids who really get shut out with 3.8 or even 3.85. Infact my kids friend had a 3.89 at a top private school but applied for a STEM major. He only got into a top UC in his applications to top 20. His SAT was 1550+.
Anonymous
Post 11/09/2025 10:45     Subject: 3.8 feeder HS, 1560 SAT, very good EC
Anonymous wrote:OP:
My (non-DMV) private feeder 3.8uw kid and national awards got into several T20 (including Ivy) in RD last cycle. If you have a top choice, ED there. Plan to apply more widely (and strategically) for RD.

No point obsessing about it as a junior. It generally works out from private feeder high schools with these stats.


Test optional (last cycle)
Humanities major w/massive EC alignment
Great LOR

Kid really lucked out
Anonymous
Post 11/09/2025 10:40     Subject: 3.8 feeder HS, 1560 SAT, very good EC
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:3.85 at top DMV private got into 3 top20s last year. Unhooked and humanities kid, supported by extensive extracurriculars. One was Michigan which is pretty easy, one was a California school, one was an Ivy.
Outright rejected at another 3 Ivies (not HYP--didn't apply to these) and about another 4 top 20s.
Know many classmates with similar stats who didn't get into any top20s It's really luck of the draw at this GPA from top DC privates. You can luck out or get shut out.


What is the test score range?


SAT was 1550 single/1560 superscore
Anonymous
Post 11/09/2025 10:05     Subject: 3.8 feeder HS, 1560 SAT, very good EC
Anonymous wrote:3.85 at top DMV private got into 3 top20s last year. Unhooked and humanities kid, supported by extensive extracurriculars. One was Michigan which is pretty easy, one was a California school, one was an Ivy.
Outright rejected at another 3 Ivies (not HYP--didn't apply to these) and about another 4 top 20s.
Know many classmates with similar stats who didn't get into any top20s It's really luck of the draw at this GPA from top DC privates. You can luck out or get shut out.


What is the test score range?
Anonymous
Post 11/09/2025 09:46     Subject: 3.8 feeder HS, 1560 SAT, very good EC
Anonymous wrote:3.85 at top DMV private got into 3 top20s last year. Unhooked and humanities kid, supported by extensive extracurriculars. One was Michigan which is pretty easy, one was a California school, one was an Ivy.
Outright rejected at another 3 Ivies (not HYP--didn't apply to these) and about another 4 top 20s.
Know many classmates with similar stats who didn't get into any top20s It's really luck of the draw at this GPA from top DC privates. You can luck out or get shut out.

Numbers game. No one expect they get admitted to all T20s.
Anonymous
Post 11/09/2025 09:39     Subject: 3.8 feeder HS, 1560 SAT, very good EC
3.85 at top DMV private got into 3 top20s last year. Unhooked and humanities kid, supported by extensive extracurriculars. One was Michigan which is pretty easy, one was a California school, one was an Ivy.
Outright rejected at another 3 Ivies (not HYP--didn't apply to these) and about another 4 top 20s.
Know many classmates with similar stats who didn't get into any top20s It's really luck of the draw at this GPA from top DC privates. You can luck out or get shut out.
Anonymous
Post 11/09/2025 09:18     Subject: 3.8 feeder HS, 1560 SAT, very good EC
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:OP:
My (non-DMV) private feeder 3.8uw kid and national awards got into several T20 (including Ivy) in RD last cycle. If you have a top choice, ED there. Plan to apply more widely (and strategically) for RD.

No point obsessing about it as a junior. It generally works out from private feeder high schools with these stats.

3.8uw at dmv privates without national awards got into Ivy and T20.


What were the majors? Is it STEMA or Humanities?
Anonymous
Post 11/08/2025 19:14     Subject: 3.8 feeder HS, 1560 SAT, very good EC
Anonymous wrote:OP:
My (non-DMV) private feeder 3.8uw kid and national awards got into several T20 (including Ivy) in RD last cycle. If you have a top choice, ED there. Plan to apply more widely (and strategically) for RD.

No point obsessing about it as a junior. It generally works out from private feeder high schools with these stats.

3.8uw at dmv privates without national awards got into Ivy and T20.
Anonymous
Post 11/08/2025 17:24     Subject: 3.8 feeder HS, 1560 SAT, very good EC
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:So much negativity. So toxic. Jealousy.

I hope your kids won’t grow up like you.

Shame on you!


Who are you talking to


Herself, she's projecting.
Anonymous
Post 11/08/2025 15:58     Subject: 3.8 feeder HS, 1560 SAT, very good EC
OP:
My (non-DMV) private feeder 3.8uw kid and national awards got into several T20 (including Ivy) in RD last cycle. If you have a top choice, ED there. Plan to apply more widely (and strategically) for RD.

No point obsessing about it as a junior. It generally works out from private feeder high schools with these stats.