<p>^^^</p>
<p>That’s probably why some parents were complaining. Some noticed that affluent kids from their child’s school that had lower stats were accepted, while their child was not.</p>
<p>Well, since the OP says that money isn’t an issue, then Santa Clara is a good choice.</p>
<p>Santa Clara info…</p>
<p>Freshman Academic Profile
Admissions Selectivity Rating: 89
SAT:
% Submitting Score: 87%
Critical Reading Middle 50%: 550 - 650
Math Middle 50%: 570 - 680
ACT:
% Submitting Score: 39%
ACT Middle 50%: 25 - 30
Math Middle 50%: 25 - 30
English Middle 50%: 24 - 31
Writing Middle 50%: 8 - 9
Average High School GPA: 3.53
% with GPA 3.75 of higher: 27%
% with GPA 3.50 - 3.74: 30%
% with GPA 3.25 - 3.49: 26%
% with GPA 3.0 - 3.24: 12%
% with GPA 2.5 - 2.99: 5%
Students in Top Tenth of HS Class: 40%
Students in Top Quarter of HS Class: 72%
Freshman Student from Public School High Schools: 43%</p>
<p>Freshman Admissions Factors
Academic Criteria Importance
Rigor of Secondary School Record: Very important
Class Rank: Considered
Academic GPA: Very important
Standardized Test Scores: Important
Application Essay: Very important
Recommendation(s): Very important </p>
<p>Non-Academic Criteria Importance
Interview: Not Considered
Extracurricular Activities: Important
Talent / Ability: Important
Character / Personal Qualities: Important
First Generation: Considered
Alumni/ AE Relation: Considered
Geographical Residence: Considered
State Residency: Considered (must want more kids from states other than Cali)
Religious Affiliation / Commitment: Considered (so…being Catholic must be a small plus)
Racial / Ethnic Status: Important (must want more minorities)
Volunteer Work: Important
Work Experience: Considered
Level of applicant’s interest: Considered</p>
<p>Santa Clara may show preference for feeder Catholic schools via recommendations.</p>
<p>^^^^ </p>
<p>Oh I’m sure…</p>
<p>Actually, I was talking about kids who do go to a southern cal Catholic high school that routinely sends a bunch to SCU. Some parents noticed that last year some richer kids got in over some more average income kids - even tho the average income kids had better stats. So, they felt that the school did look at who needed F/A.</p>
<p>And…since over 50% of SCU’s kids come from Catholic high schools, I would say Catholic kids do get a bit of a preference.</p>