We are sticking to the mid-Atlantic/mid-west area so that we can be driving distance from the school. There are so many great schools in New England, but it would be too much of a sacrifice for us to have them that far away.
I still vote for six choices! Hope it all works out for you. You will meet some wonderful people.
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Acceptance rates for legacy kids are generally higher than non-legacy. There are plenty of legacy kids who get rejected though. As a courtesy, the admissions office might call you a day earlier than the admissions release date to let you know if the decision is reject/waitlist. I know that several schools (Hotchkiss), does this.
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The letters, cards, phone calls, emails are meaningless until you get an acceptance in-hand.
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Agree with others. You might consider writing a note to the non-legacy schools and letting them know that your child is very interested, and cite specific reasons.
Definitely agree that broadening the scope beyond 1-2 schools is worthwhile. Suggest at least 5-6 schools total.
One reason Legacy applicants are accepted at a higher rate is that alums understand what is required and only “put up” kids they think are a fit.
One AD expressed relief that he was talking to parents who understood the Ksbuki Dance that is BS admissions.
@Garandman love the new avatar pic!!! Is it reading too much into it to think “cold hands, warm heart”? ;))
@buuzn03 I’m not the deep, the newest picture I had on my phone was after it snowed in NH.