My daughter was accepted into several schools in her program of choice. Many of the schools are in the top 20 in the country for this program.
She was accepted by one school, but not into the program. This school isn’t in the top 75. I’m wondering if the program they put her in is actually a more difficult program. A classmate of hers was accepted and does not have as high grades or as difficult coursework.
Would it be bad to call to speak with someone? Maybe they look at the whole student and decide what seems like the best fit for them?
I don’t know much about the program she was offered, but I believe it’s a pre-med course of study.
Thanks in advance.
I would go to this trouble only if you think she is likely to choose this school if they admit her to the program. If she has others she thinks are better, let it go.
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Congrats to your D for already having acceptances for her intended major at top programs.
College admission is holistic. Stats aren’t everything and there may have been something in the classmate’s application that made her stand out in a different way.
I would also have your daughter do her your own research about the program she was offered to see if has any appeal to her. If not, my opinion is to move on and focus on the other schools.
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Thank you!
I wasn’t sure if calling was ever a good option. Especially since she was accepted to the school. I wouldn’t want her to do something that could cause an issue for her if she did decide, in the end, to accept the offer into the alternate program.
I have read that schools want to know you are definitely interested, but wasn’t sure if calling would be a way to show that interest, or come off more as questioning their decision.
What is this special major she wants…and has acceptances to? What is her career goal (keeping in mind that this could change), and can it be met with the other major to which she was accepted?
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The kids with the highest grades aren’t always the ones accepted. Holistic can include anything from essays, ECs, gender and so much more.
It could be the program is small and takes less students.
So she got into top 20 and this school isn’t top 75. Is this lower ranked school her choice or she’s just shaking her head and is jealous?
Pre med is advising and typically not a major. She simply needs to take pre med electives and do the out of school stuff required.
If someone calls it should be her, not you. It won’t impact her at the school of done professionally/non emotionally but she likely won’t gather a sufficient answer other than we’d love to have you at this school and did admit you but that specific program is competitive.
Love the schools that love u back in regards to acceptance and financial aid. After all med school is pricey so ensure a cheap undergrad if you can.
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Is this daughter planning to go to medical school?
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A few comments:
– I’d only follow up with this college if it is a real contender for your D. If she just wants the acceptance but has no plans to seriously consider attending then just let it go.
–If anyone calls the college it should be your D or her guidance counselor – not the parent.
–Most importantly it sounds like your D has some great acceptances already so congratulations!!
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