@TomSrOfBoston He applied to 20. We researched EVERY SINGLE ONE, From the stats to the student body to the types of programs. We toured 17 of the 20 ( and another he did not apply to). 3 were too far to go. He interviewed at 17 of the 20 ( a couple of alumna/alumni never called him or got in touch). A large, carefully researched, net was cast based on the selectivity of many of the colleges. 5 were reaches, 11 were targets, 4 were safeties. I love research and do it for a living. To insinuate that we did not do our do diligence is insulting.