<p>-Apply to a wide variety of schools…what they think they want as Juniors may be very different than what they ultimately decide. </p>
<p>-Even if she has all As in high rigourous APs AND test scores over 2250 there are no guarantees with highly selective schools, in fact I agree with poster that called them “lottery” schools - those stats just let you buy the ticket to play the game, not necessarily win the jackpot.</p>
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<li><p>There is one parent on this board that coined the phrase “Love the kid on the couch” and I couldn’t agree more with that statement. This process can stress all the relationships in your family but if you just remember through all the excitement and disappointment to “love the kid on the couch” then all will be well.</p></li>
<li><p>Apply early - by early I mean scramble and get everything in by Oct 15 which means you need to complete testing in the junior year and finish essays over the summer.</p></li>
<li><p>Pick at least one rolling admissions school that is a match/safety that they like. It takes the pressure off the holidays if you have an acceptance under your belt - in fact, what started off as a safety for my D is turning into her #1 and she has been accepted into every one of her schools so far.</p></li>
<li><p>Try not to ride your child’s “rollarcoaster” They will be emotionally high, low, and frustrated at times. They are under tremendous pressure during their senior year (unlike the good ole days!)</p></li>
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