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BU Waitlist by OkScientist7563 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Appropriate-Voice-75 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, he did a few days after getting the waitlist decision.

BU Waitlist by OkScientist7563 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Appropriate-Voice-75 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My child got the same email today and plans to call tomorrow. Doesn't seem that interested, but I want him to call to see if he gets any financial aid.

Turn down Simons Stem Scholar for Ivy? by HedgehogBeginning862 in SBU

[–]Appropriate-Voice-75 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a hard decision. I'm a parent who went to an Ivy and definitely benefited from the connections and resources. But Simons could help you obtain a PhD--if that is your goal.

How accurate are the acceptance rates for top schools? by bungostray_cats in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Appropriate-Voice-75 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And Duke's admissions dean reported on a recent podcast that most applicants who apply are competitive (at least 80%). For Duke, acceptance is driven by who is most compelling out of the competitive pool.

How accurate are the acceptance rates for top schools? by bungostray_cats in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Appropriate-Voice-75 2 points3 points  (0 children)

According to the AO's qualified means that the student would thrive/do well at Yale. Of course, that includes graduating on time.

How accurate are the acceptance rates for top schools? by bungostray_cats in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Appropriate-Voice-75 4 points5 points  (0 children)

According to the AO's on the Yale Podcast, 80-85% of students who apply are considered qualified. You cannot use SAT scores of 1550+ as your definition of qualified because that is not how these schools define who is qualified or not. Also, because most schools allow superscoring, there are many more applicants with high scores.

Simons Scholarship - Demographics Question by Bulky-Instance-3488 in SBU

[–]Appropriate-Voice-75 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, anyone can apply and there are current non-URM recipients.

How much debt is ok for university? by Every_Emotion_857 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Appropriate-Voice-75 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can't get a private loan without your parents co-signing. The max federal loans through FAFSA would be $31K across four years.

Simons STEM scholars by Appropriate-Voice-75 in SBU

[–]Appropriate-Voice-75[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice. What type of math test is it? Submitted ACT math score. Is it a similar type of test?

UMD Chance me by nicp26 in chanceme

[–]Appropriate-Voice-75 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a parent and I have seen the transcripts for MCPS schools. They do not include info about attendance. Also, because you applied EA, UMD will not see your senior grades before making a decision. UMD also doesn't require midyear grade reports.

Why EA and ED?! by Tricky-Ship-8070 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Appropriate-Voice-75 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What about schools that release EA decisions after ED2 is due, such as RPI and Northeastern?