Parents of the HS Class of 2017 - 3.0 to 3.4 GPA

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@93pilots I hear you on Reed. We’d have been full pay for at least one year and that was enough to take it off the list. It was S17’s dream school for a long time but once he zeroed in on major it dropped down.

It did also drop down based on perceived intensity. He has a very close friend there who is now a junior. The friend is actually taking a semester off right now. A combination of too intense along with financials as he was basically working full time while there to pull it off. He did get a decent FA package but there was still a gap with the EFC. That said, his friend LOVES it and definitely plans to go back but his comments on the intensity really caused S17 to re think applying. We might have let him had he pushed but he didn’t.

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@citymama9 and @kt1969 – somewhat similar story to @Hankster1361 at our house. S has a GPA in the range but a strong upward trend may have helped (ended sophomore year below a 3.1, but junior and senior year have been in 3.8-3.9 territory). Also decent test scores (32 ACT and over 700’s on the subject tests). Not asking for a lot of financial aid probably helped too. Will never know for sure. He applied to a lot of schools because didn’t have a clue how any of this would play out.

@eandesmom thanks for the extra color on Reed. It’s a very distinctive place, and I think they are very into their reputation for intensity, it’s hard to tell how much is reality and how much is myth/exaggeration. The real life stories help with that.

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@93pilots --very similar indeed. S17 had maybe a 3.0 after freshman year, and 3.8-3.9 jr./sr. years. (I’m now hoping S19 trends upward too!). Still, some schools really look at the overall GPA and can’t get past it, I think particularly the big publics (where lots of the engineering is). I can’t blame them really, since there are so many good students out there, they have to make decisions based on something!

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http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/discussion/comment/20434601/#Comment_20434601
For what it’s worth, just posted some impressions of recent college tour…didn’t want to hijack this thread, by including it here.

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@citymama9 and @techmom99 I think that @kt1969 is right regarding reaches. I know of a number of seniors in our community with tippy top grades and test scores and notable ECs that are now facing a string of rejections and WL from schools like Case Western and Wash U and up the line. Those students that applied only to their local state flagship and a bunch of reachy private schools are now incredibly anxious about the final few schools they are waiting on. At that level of competitiveness, there is very little to distinguish those that get accepted from those that get denied, so much so that the process seems capricious and arbitrary. More than ever, I am firmly convinced that a well-balanced list that emphasizes matches is the way to go.

Congrats to all with good news and hugs to those that were disappointed by recent decisions.

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Similar story to @93pilots and @Hankster1361. My son’s GPA fits in the lower range of this board. But he has a 1520/1600 SAT score, and was commended National Merit. Upward trend, did poorly second semester freshman year and pulled himself back up. Honors/AP classes & is accelerated and strong in math/science. (A’s in AP Calc junior year.) Plus our schools is known for having grade deflation. (Kids routinely get B and even C yet 5’s on AP classes.)

Plus we are not expecting merit. For that he would have to have targeted a whole different set of schools.

My son has whittled his list down to 3. UCSC, UofO, and CU Boulder. Have convinced him FINALLY to go visit CU Boulder for accepted students day over break. It’s the only one he hasn’t visited. I’m buying him flights today.

The competing reason to keep looking at UofO & CU Boulder vs. in state UCSC is he really wants Marching Band. It’s $15 K more a year for the OOS schools that have marching bands, but both my husband & mother tell me let the kid go where he wants & they will fork out the $$. Who am I to argue with that.

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In news that makes you go hmmmmm…

S17 was admitted to the school of music at UPS. He never applied to the school of music. His congrats came with the notice of no scholarship. Good thing he took it off the list or we’d have to somehow get him out of the school of music. LOL! Oh well, I guess it’s nice to know he was good enough to major in music even if they didn’t offer him any money for it.

S is VERY conflicted about his 3 final schools. Frankly, so am I. BLEH.

I have a LOT of updates to do to the sheet but will try to get it out soon. As always, feel free to PM me to ensure I don’t miss stuff!

@citymama9 I’ll be updating the results list soon so you can see stats by school which is helpful. We definitely have a range of stats represented. I do think some of those reach schools are valid options for kids in the gpa range…if you don’t need merit. My S falls on the upper end of the UW range but has dismal test scores. He’d have had a shot at some reachier schools but with our inability to be full pay despite what FAFSA and PROFILE think, we didn’t go there.

@93pilots it’s only one data point. He actually took last semester off, S is pretty sure he is back there this semester. I do think that if he didn’t have to work it might not be nearly the stress it seems to have been but I have no way of knowing. They do pride themselves on intensity but it’s a unique kind…more of a competing with yourself than with your peers it seems. It’s funny though, from a “reach” standpoint I think S would have had a better chance at Reed than some but he’d have folded under t

@techmom99 I’ve had that same feeling at times but the reality is that while S might have gotten in to some very lovely schools I still don’t think the merit would have been there and it’s tight enough with what did come in that is at the upper end of our range. My only real regret is not forcing him to apply to our flagship. It’s not the right school for him and I am not at all sure he’d have gotten in but if he did, the bragging rights for him would have been nice.

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@eandesmom - NY doesn’t have a designated flagship school, but I would say that currently Stony Brook and Binghamton are the top dogs. When oldest son and D were applying 8 and 9 years ago, Geneseo was THE school to get into but none of techson17’s friends even applied to it this year. Techson’s desired program was not offered at any of those schools so he didn’t even bother applying. Just found out that my friend’s son, with a 3.8 and a 25 ACT got into the music program at Bing. He auditioned on his instrument. It is kind of humorous that your son was accepted into the music program when he hadn’t applied to it. Was he accepted to the program he did apply to?

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@eandesmom wow that is random and weird about UPS. What are the final three? Ursinus, WWU, and…?

@mamaedefamilia could not agree more re balanced list. Also for EA applications where possible to reduce spring stress.

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@techmom99 UPS is a LAC so you just apply to the school, not to a major. With the exception of the school of music lol. You have to be accepted to the school first before you can be accepted to the school of music. Apparently despite MULTIPLE communications that he was a non major applying for a scholarship, they didn’t get the memo. It is a lovely music program though, and somewhat competitive (I’ve no idea how much though as they don’t publish that info) so it’s a bit flattering if nothing else.

@93pilots final 3 are Ursinus, WWU and UVM. Pro’s and cons to all 3 in terms of fit, academics, program strength and of course…financials.

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Wow, wow, wow. <:-P =D> for everyone with new acceptances! @eandesmom - weird but flattering acceptance to music at UPS! @93pilots -Reed is very cool, not to mention Kenyon, and the big money from Denison. @Hankster1361 – Wash-StL is also very cool! Bummer for the wait listing (love how TacoSon calls that a 0.5 on the acceptance column!)

Sorry I got so far behind this weekend, but I am smiling for all our kids!

Still just waiting - the only news CoyoteSon got was that three of the six schools will announce this week (by March 25) instead of dragging it out all the way to March 31st.

So, we rented “Arrival” with friends - great movie, especially if you like the fiction in your sci-fi. And CoyoteSon and I both learned to solder as he and I both volunteered at a “Maker” event this weekend. Just sharing the “what can I do to stop thinking about college limbo?” tips from CoyoteHouse!

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Even with the list @eandesmom has made. I’m lost and would love a quick recap of where decisions are standing. Top contenders, schools still waiting for results and/or if you have made a decision.

S17 has heard from all his schools. Deciding between UC Santa Cruz, University of Oregon, and University of Colorado Bolder. Will be visiting CU Boulder in a bit over two weeks so won’t be making any decisions before then.

This time round it’s a lot tougher than for my older D12. At this stage in the game she figured out her top choice, when she got that acceptance with a small scholarship we were basically done.

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Very exciting to see all the acceptances here! I’ve been following along. My DD’s boyfriend was waitlisted at his top choice, Franklin & Marshall. Any idea how quickly these waitlists move, if at all :wink: Thanks!

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@curiositycat333 Glad you posted that cause I’m lost too! I hope your son enjoys his trip to Colorado and is able to make a decision he is happy with afterwards.

My D is still waiting on a decision from UCSB. Right now her top contender is UC Davis. We are visiting Davis during Spring break.

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@curiositycat333 and @LilyMoon I think we’re all lost!

I’m just glad my son is down to 2 schools and that his list has remained stable (for a month the 2 finalists kept changing for honestly no apparent reason?!?). He is doing an overnight next weekend as part of the admitted student day and then a decision should be feasible (or more confusing). I think I see the light at the end but I’ve thought that before.

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I thought we were down to two, but Denison is not off the table yet. They offer a fly-in program for accepted students and my D and her BFF are going to check it out at an overnight April 13-14. We will be using the following week to attend an accepted students’ day at UMass, and perhaps, if I can figure out a way to make it happen, we’ll visit Allegheny (she’s been once before, but would like to see it again). She’s willing to keep an open mind about the small schools, so I want to take advantage of that. So, for my D, we’re down to 4 schools: UVM, UMass, Denison, and Allegheny.

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**** - OUTCOMES A-Ch - **
*ADELHPI UNIVERSITY ** AR 72% GPA 3.49, ACT 19-24 *
Accepted
Techmom99’s S Theater tech production, GPA 3.43 UW, ACT: 27
Other: Strong Theater EC’s, 2 honors, 3 AP”s active in scouting and a gallon blood donor.
COA: $50,805 | NPC $9,5000 + possible theater scholarship | Actual Merit: $16,000

**ALLEGHENY COLLEGE ** AR 72% AVG GPA 3.75 , M 520-630, CR 520-620, ACT 22-32

  • Accepted*
    Coyote-son EA History/Computer Sci.
    GPA 3.8 UW, ACT: 31; SAT: 1360
    Other factors: moderate ECs (Robotics, some community service, internship)
    COA: $58,920 | Actual merit $28,000
    eandesmom’s S: EA | GPA 3.45 UW, ACT: 25C superscored, 26 W
    Other factors: 6AP’s, 3 honors, founded school club, member of another, student council, strong music and theater EC’s, Presidents Silver Award community service 10/11th grade, 2 jobs, involved in local politics
    COA: $58,920 | NPC merit $20,000 | Actual merit $24,000 + $2,000 Music Scholarship
    klinska’s D: : EA Political Science/College of Arts & Sciences | GPA 3.66 W, SAT/ACT: 1270 new SAT single test
    Other factors: 6AP’s, 10 honors, limited ECs
    COA: $58,920 | NPC merit 22,000 | Actual merit 26,000

**AMERICAN UNIVERSITY ** AR 35% GPA 3.66, M 560-650 CR 590-690 ACT 26-30

  • Accepted *
    klinska’s D: ED | Political Science/College of Arts & Sciences | GPA 3.66 W, SAT/ACT: 1270 new SAT single test
    Other factors: 6AP’s, 10 honors, limited ECs
    COA:$61,360|NPC merit $10,000 | Actual merit: $0]  
    **APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY ** AR 66% GPA 4.14 W, M530-620, CR 530-620 ACT 23-28
  • Accepted*
    **MomStudent2017’s S ** \ GPA below average, M within 50%, CR within 50%, ACT within 50%
    Other: 4APs, 2 honors, several school ECs & awards, volunteer service @ 100+ hours
    COA: $33,438 (out-of-state) | Merit: unknown
    **lakeviking’s S ** GPA 3.2 UW, 25 ACT
    Other factors: 4 APs, and very good ECs.
    COA:$33,438 OOS| Merit: $0

**AUGUSTANA COLLEGE ** AR 49% GPA 3.29 M510-690, CR 530-640 ACT 22-29

  • Accepted*
    **brindlegreyhound’s D ** EA | GPA 3.1 UW, 3.6 WT, ACT: 29
    Other factors: 7 AP’s
    COA: $51,858| Actual merit $24,000 + $750 early fliers award

**BELOIT COLLEGE ** AR NA, AVG GPA 3.45 , M 540-645, CR 540-645, ACT 24-30

  • Accepted*
    Coyote-son RD (but submitted 11/1) History/Computer Sci.
    GPA 3.8 UW, ACT: 31; SAT: 1360
    Other factors: moderate ECs (Robotics, some community service, internship)
    COA: $57,506| Actual merit $27,000
    93pilots’ S EA | GPA 3.3, ACT 32
    Other factors: 4 AP’s, regular ECs
    COA: $57,142 | NPC merit $23,000 | Actual merit: $22,000

**BERRY COLLEGE ** AR 55% GPA 3.81, M 520-61, CR 530-630, ACT 24-29

  • Accepted *
    **lakeviking’s S ** GPA 3.2 UW, 25 ACT
    Other factors: 4 APs, and very good ECs.
    COA: $48,484 | Actual merit: $9,500

** BOSTON COLLEGE ** AR 29%, AVG GPA NR, SAT 695 AVG, ACT 30-33

  • EA Deferred to RD *
    **stlarenas D17/b Major: Undecided | GPA 3.7, no SAT, ACT 30 (31 superscored)
    Other: 6APs, 11 honors, 2 varsity sports only Jr. and Sr year, Paid job at Kumon, few volunteer hrs, Student Council cabinet member Sr. yr only (really no activities, sports, or job in 9th and 10th grade)
    COA $68,064

**CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY SLO ** AR 31%, AVG GPA 3.92 , M 580-690, CR 550-650, ACT 26-31
Denied
CATransplant’s D: Psychology , GPA about 3.59 UW, 3.82 W, SAT is 1440 (780 English, 660 math)
Other factors: 6 AP’s, 2 honors, moderate ECs (soccer 2 years, track 2 years, volunteer at soccer camp for underprivileged kids 150 hours, proficient in Circus Arts - trapeze, silks - and some volunteering at camp for kids in that area)
COA: $26,076 In State
**curiocitycat333’s S /b Major: CS | GPA 3.24 (W) 3.5 (UC GPA), new SAT 1520,
Other: 4APs, Concert Band (4 yrs), Marching Band (4 yrs), Color Guard, Robotics Club (4 yrs), CIT (2 summers)
COA: $26,076 In State

**CARTHAGE COLLEGE ** AR 71% GPA 3.3, ACT 21-27

  • Accepted *
    smakl70 son EA Computer Science | GPA: 4.75/5, ACT: 25
    Other factors: 1AP, lots of honors, 2 sport varsity athlete (not recruited), robotics
    COA: $51,240 | NPC Merit $15,000 | Actual Merit $17,000

** CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY ** AR 36% AVG GPA N/A, M 680-770, CR 620-720, ACT 30-33

  • Accepted*
    Taco-son EA | 3.6W GPA (school only weights IB and AP, not honors; UW is probably 3.4?) |33C ACT (31 E, 33 M, 33 S, 33 R, 27 W)
    Other factors: School is IB and he has been in almost all AP (just Calc A/B and USGov’t offered) and IB classes since 11th grade; some honors before that, ECs almost all music.
    COA: $63,404 | Actual Merit $0 + Decent FA Offer
  • EA Deferred to RD, waitlisted at RD *
    **Snoozn’s D ** EA Electrical Engineering | GPA 3.9 UW, 4.4 WT, ACT: 30 (E: 27 M: 33 R: 32 S: 27)
    Other factors: 3 AP’s, honors (AP/honors only in STEM and English), 4-year high school engineering program, weak EC’s
  • Denied*
    **Hankster1361’s S **RD: Engineering | GPA 3.26 UW, 36 ACT, new SAT 1460, SAT Subject tests: 800 Math 2; 720 Physics
    Other factors: NMSF, medium rigor (senior year) 4 yr varsity letterman/2 yr. captain; 4 yr. JROTC–officer, lots of involvement; 3 yr. JV swim team; engineering internship at local flagship; 4 yr. concert band; 2 yr. marching band

**THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA ** AR N/A AVG GPA 3.38, M 510-610, CR 510-620, ACT 24-29

  • Accepted*
    Taco-son - Honors College 3.6W GPA (school only weights IB and AP, not honors; UW is probably 3.4?) 33C ACT (31 E, 33 M, 33 S, 33 R, 27 W)
    Other factors: School is IB and he has been in almost all AP (just Calc A/B and USGov’t offered) and IB classes since 11th grade; some honors before that, ECs almost all music.
    COA: $60,462 | Actual merit $21K, + $1K alumni = 13K

**CHAMPLAIN COLLEGE ** AR 66% GPA 3.20, ACT 19-24, SAT M 510-630 CR 520-630

Accepted
cameo43’s D EA | GPA 3.7 W, ACT 26, SAT 1320
Other factors: 2 Aps, Honors Math & Science classes, 4 year Pre-engineering co-curricular program at all-girls prep school Lots of ECs: Robotics, Music (3 vocal ensembles), JV and Varsity sports, co-founder 2 clubs, Community Service, student ambassador for school’s admissions office, numerous leadership positions, fulltime work experience during summers and breaks.
COA: $56,896 OOS | Actual Merit: $17,000

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**** - OUTCOMES Ch to Ec - **
**CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY ** AR 48%, AVG GPA 3.69, M 550-650, CR 550-640, ACT 25-30

  • Accepted*
    **93pilots’ S ** EA | GPA 3.3, ACT 32
    Other factors: 4 AP’s, regular ECs
    COA: $66,932 | NPC merit $0 +| Actual merit: $16,000
    CATransplant’s D: Psychology , GPA about 3.59 UW, 3.82 W, SAT is 1440 (780 English, 660 math)
    Other factors: 6 AP’s, 2 honors, moderate ECs (soccer 2 years, track 2 years, volunteer at soccer camp for underprivileged kids 150 hours, proficient in Circus Arts - trapeze, silks - and some volunteering at COA: $66,932 | Actual merit: $22,000

**CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY ** AR 60% GPA 3.76, M 530-620, CR 540-630, ACT 23-27

  • Accepted*
    **MomStudent2017’s S ** ED | GPA below average, M within 50%, CR within 50%, ACT within 50%
    Other: 4APs, 2 honors, several school ECs & awards, volunteer service @ 100+ hours
    COA: $28,366 -In State | Merit: TBD
    Taco-son EA | 3.6W GPA (school only weights IB and AP, not honors; UW is probably 3.4?) |33C ACT (31 E, 33 M, 33 S, 33 R, 27 W)
    Other factors: School is IB and he has been in almost all AP (just Calc A/B and USGov’t offered) and IB classes since 11th grade; some honors before that, ECs almost all music.
    COA: $28,366 -In State | Merit: TBD

**CLARKSON UNIVERSITY ** AR 68% AVG GPA 3.6, M 560-660, CR 520-620, ACT 24-29
Accepted
**Snoozn’s D ** Electrical Engineering | GPA 3.9 UW, 4.4 WT, ACT: 30 (E: 27 M: 33 R: 32 S: 27)
Other factors: 3 AP’s, honors (AP/honors only in STEM and English), 4-year high school engineering program, weak EC’s
COA: $64,000| NPC Merit $28,000 | Actual merit $29,500

**CLEMSON UNIVERSITY ** AR 51%, AVG GPA N/A , M 560-690, CR 560-660, ACT 27-31

  • Accepted to Bridge program (affiliated school Freshman year, direct to Clemson Sophomore)*
    **lakeviking’s S ** GPA 3.2 UW, 25 ACT
    Other factors: 4 APs, and very good ECs.
    COA: $47,296 OOS

** COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON ** AR 77%, AVG GPA 3.90, M 510-600, CR 520-610, ACT 23-28

  • Accepted*
    sld0625’s D International studies with a minor in Jewish studies
    89 unweighted and 91 weighted (3.4 and 3.6), ACT 29
    Other factors: LD which initially held her back from taking too many AP and honors classes. She did do a semester abroad and got college credit from that. This year doing complete DE.
    COA: $47,048 OOS | Actual merit $0

COLLEGE OF WOOSTER AR 55% AV GPA 3.7 M 560-680 CR 540-670 ACT 25-30

  • Accepted*
    kt1969’s D EA: Computer Science | GPA 3.25 UW new SAT 1230 superscore
    Other factors: no hooks, 1 AP and lots of accelerated/honors, minor ECs, pt job
    COA: $59,800 | Early Aid Calculator merit $26,000 | actual merit $26,000 , Poor FA
    klinska’s D EA Political Science/College of Arts & Sciences
    GPA 3.66 W, SAT/ACT: 1270 new SAT single test
    Other factors: 6AP’s, 10 honors, limited ECs
    COA: $59,800 | NPC merit: $27, 000 | Actual merit: $27,000

**COLORADO COLLEGE ** AR 17%, AVG GPA NR, SAT 669 AVG, ACT 28-32 (30 AVG)
Denied
stlarenas D17/b Major: Undecided | GPA 3.7, no SAT, ACT 30 (31 superscored)
Other: 6APs, 11 honors, 2 varsity sports only Jr. and Sr year, Paid job at Kumon, few volunteer hrs, Student Council cabinet member Sr. yr only (really no activities, sports, or job in 9th and 10th grade)
COA: COA $66,400 (private very need aware)
** 93pilots’ S EA | GPA 3.3, ACT 32
Other factors: 4 AP’s, regular ECs

**COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY ** AR 81% AVG GPA 3.59, M 520-630, CR 520-620, ACT 22-28

  • Accepted*
    ** Snoozn’s D ** EA Electrical Engineering, Honors College | GPA 3.9 UW, 4.4 WT, ACT: 30 (E: 27 M: 33 R: 32 S: 27)
    Other factors: 3 AP’s, honors (AP/honors only in STEM and English), 4-year high school engineering program, weak EC’s
    COA: $26,402 | NPC merit (merit not in NPC) | Actual merit $3,500
    **lakeviking’s S ** GPA 3.2 UW, 25 ACT
    Other factors: 4 APs, and very good ECs.
    COA: $42,630OOS| Merit: $0

**DENISON UNIVERSITY ** AR 48% AVG GPA 3.60, M 580-680, CR 580-680, ACT 26-31

  • Accepted*
    klinska’s D: ED | Political Science/College of Arts & Sciences | GPA 3.66 W, SAT/ACT: 1270 new SAT single test
    Other factors: 6AP’s, 10 honors, limited ECs
    COA: $62,480 | $24K merit + work study
    kt1969’s D EA: Computer Science | GPA 3.25 UW new SAT 1230 superscore
    Other factors: no hooks, 1 AP and lots of accelerated/honors, minor ECs, pt job
    COA: $62,480 | $24K merit + work study
    93pilots’ S RD | GPA 3.3, ACT 32
    Other factors: 4 AP’s, regular ECs
    COA: $62,480 | $26K merit

**DICKINSON COLLEGE ** AR 47% AVG GPA N/A, M 600-700, CR 590-680, ACT 27-30

  • Accepted*
    Taco-son EA, Honors College |3.6W GPA (school only weights IB and AP, not honors; UW is probably 3.4?) 33C ACT (31 E, 33 M, 33 S, 33 R, 27 W)
    Other factors: School is IB and he has been in almost all AP (just Calc A/B and USGov’t offered) and IB classes since 11th grade; some honors before that, ECs almost all music.
    COA: $67,679 | $20K merit

**DRURY UNIVERSITY ** AR 65%, AVG GPA 3.8, SAT NR, ACT 20-31 (26 AVG)

  • Accepted*
    **stlarenas D17/b Major: Undecided | GPA 3.7, no SAT, ACT 30 (31 superscored)
    Other: 6APs, 11 honors, 2 varsity sports only Jr. and Sr year, Paid job at Kumon, few volunteer hrs, Student Council cabinet member Sr. yr only (really no activities, sports, or job in 9th and 10th grade)
    COA: $35,500 (private) | Actual Merit: Trustee ($17k/yr)

**DUQUESNE ** : AR 73% AVG GPA 3.66, OLD SAT: M 520-610, CR 510-600; ACT 23-28

  • Accepted*
    **LuckyCharms913’s S ** School of Business | GPA: 2.97, ACT: 27
    Average rigor and ECs
    COA: $50,422 | Actual Merit: $14,000/ + $4,000/yr R&B award (only valid for years living on campus)

**EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY ** AR 69% AVG SAT 1088, UW GPA 3.3, W 3.5
Accepted
Multiple Mom’s D Accepted Major Nursing, Invited to Honors: GPA 4.2 (W), 3.4 (UW), 1380 new SAT
COA: 17,667 In State

**ECKERD COLLEGE ** AR 73% AVG GPA 3.38, M 500-600, CR 500-610, ACT 23-28

  • Accepted*
    Queen’s Mom’s D: EA | GPA 3.3 UW, SAT/ACT: 1200 new SAT superscore
    Other factors: 4AP’s, lots of honors, URM, founded and president of school club
    COA:$57,164 | Actual merit 17,000
    93pilots’ S RD | GPA 3.3, ACT 32
    Other factors: 4 AP’s, regular ECs
    COA:$57,164 | NPC Merit $17,000-$19,000| Actual merit 19,000
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**- OUTCOMES El to H -
** ELON UNIVERSITY ** AR 57%, AVG GPA 3.97, M 560-650, CR 550-640, ACT 25-29

  • Accepted*
    ** roycroftmom’s D **
    COA: $48,009
    sld0625’s D EA: International studies with a minor in Jewish studies
    89 unweighted and 91 weighted (3.4 and 3.6), ACT 29
    Other factors: LD which initially held her back from taking too many AP and honors classes. She did do a semester abroad and got college credit from that. This year doing complete DE.
    COA: $48,009 | Actual merit $0

**ELMHURST COLLEGE ** AR 68% AVG GPA 3.32, ACT 21-26

  • Accepted*
    smakl70 son EA Computer Science | GPA: 4.75/5, ACT: 25
    Other factors: 1AP, lots of honors, 2 sport varsity athlete (not recruited), robotics
    COA: $45,178 | NPC Merit $16,000 merit + $2000 housing | Actual Merit $17,000 merit

** FORDHAM UNIVERSITY ** AR 48%, AVG GPA 3.64 , M 590-680, CR 580-670, ACT 27-31

  • Accepted*
    93pilots’ S RD | GPA 3.3, ACT 32
    Other factors: 4 AP’s, regular ECs
    COA: $69,708

** FRANKLIN & MARSHALL COLLEGE ** AR 32%, AVG GPA N/A , M 630-730, CR 580-670, ACT 28-31

  • Accepted*
    93pilots’ S RD | GPA 3.3, ACT 32
    Other factors: 4 AP’s, regular ECs
    COA: $68,180

** FURMAN UNIVERSITY ** AR 65% GPA NOT REPORTED, M 550-660, CR 550-660, ACT 25-30

  • EA Deferred to RD * * Accepted RD*
    **lakeviking’s S ** GPA 3.2 UW, 25 ACT
    Other factors: 4 APs, and very good ECs.
    COA: $63,018
    Taco-son 3.6W GPA (school only weights IB and AP, not honors; UW is probably 3.4?) 33C ACT (31 E, 33 M, 33 S, 33 R, 27 W)
    Other factors: School is IB and he has been in almost all AP (just Calc A/B and USGov’t offered) and IB classes since 11th grade; some honors before that, ECs almost all music.
    COA: $63,018 | Actual Merit 22K mix of scholarship and grants

**GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY ** AR NOT REPORTED, AVG GPA 3.66, M 520-630, CR 520-620, ACT 23-29

  • Accepted *
    Coyote-son EA History/Computer Sci. - Honors College
    GPA 3.8 UW, ACT: 31; SAT: 1360
    Other factors: moderate ECs (Robotics, some community service, internship)
    COA: $23,000 In State |No merit
    Taco-son - Honors College 3.6W GPA (school only weights IB and AP, not honors; UW is probably 3.4?) 33C ACT (31 E, 33 M, 33 S, 33 R, 27 W)
    Other factors: School is IB and he has been in almost all AP (just Calc A/B and USGov’t offered) and IB classes since 11th grade; some honors before that, ECs almost all music.
    COA: $23,000 In State |No merit

** GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ** AR 32%, AVG GPA 3.98, M 680-770, CR 630-730, ACT 30-33

  • Waitlisted*
    sld0625’s D International studies with a minor in Jewish studies, Ivan Allen School of Liberal Arts.
    89 unweighted and 91 weighted (3.4 and 3.6), ACT 29
    Other factors: LD which initially held her back from taking too many AP and honors classes. She did do a semester abroad and got college credit from that. This year doing complete DE.
    COA: $23,300 IN-STATE

**GRINNELL COLLEGE ** AR 25%, AVG GPA N/A , M 660-770, CR 640-740, ACT 30-33

  • Waitlisted*
    93pilots’ S RD | GPA 3.3, ACT 32
    Other factors: 4 AP’s, regular ECs
    COA: $63,438

GONZAGA UNIVERSITY AR 73% AVG GPA 3.72, M 550-650, CR 540-640, ACT 24529

  • Accepted*
    ** Snoozn’s D **EA Electrical Engineering | GPA 3.9 UW, 4.4 WT, ACT: 30 (E: 27 M: 33 R: 32 S: 27)
    Other factors: 3 AP’s, honors (AP/honors only in STEM and English), 4-year high school engineering program, weak EC’s
    COA: $ $55,310| NPC merit =?| Actual merit $18,500

**GOUCHER COLLEGE ** AR 78% AV GPA 3.15 M 480-590 CR 500-630 ACT 23-28

  • Accepted*
    kt1969’s D EA: Computer Science | GPA 3.25 UW new SAT 1230 superscore
    Other factors: no hooks, 1 AP and lots of accelerated/honors, minor ECs, pt job
    COA: $59,810 | NPC merit $19,750 (truly terrible NPC so prob not at all accurate) | actual merit $19,000 + donut FA = $19,000
    eandesmom’s S: EA | GPA 3.45 UW, ACT: 25C superscored, 26 W
    Other factors: 6AP’s, 3 honors, founded school club, member of another, student council, strong music and theater EC’s, Presidents Silver Award community service 10/11th grade, 2 jobs, involved in local politics
    COA: $59,810 | NPC merit $24,700 (terrible NPC | actual merit $TBD

*HAWAII PACIFIC UNIVERSITY ** AR 91% GPA 3.40, ACT 19-24, SAT M 438-560 CR 438-550 *
Accepted
** Rolani88 **GPA 3.2 UW, SAT 1200
COA: $40.758| Actual Merit: $14,000

** HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY ** AR 72% GPA 3.23, M 511-603, CR 501-593 ACT 22-27

Accepted **lakeviking’s S ** GPA 3.2 UW, 25 ACT
Other factors: 4 APs, and very good ECs.
COA: $49,727

*HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY ** AR 61% GPA 3.62, ACT 24-29 , SAT M 550-640 CR 540-620 *
Accepted
** Rolani88 **GPA 3.2 UW, SAT 1200
COA: $60,184 | Actual Merit: $18,000

**HOPE COLLEGE ** AR 67% AVG GPA 3.5-4.0, ACT 24-29, SAT 1090-1300

  • Accepted*
    smakl70 son EA Computer Science | GPA: 4.75/5, ACT: 25
    Other factors: 1AP, lots of honors, 2 sport varsity athlete (not recruited), robotics
    COA: $39,00 | NPC Merit $10,000 | Actual Merit ? (has merit awards but amount unknown)

**HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY ** AR 75%, AVG GPA 3.26, SAT M (489) CR (505), ACT 18-24

  • Accepted* **curiocitycat333’s S /b Major: CS | GPA 3.24 (W) 3.5 (UC GPA), new SAT 1520,
    Other: 4APs, Concert Band (4 yrs), Marching Band (4 yrs), Color Guard, Robotics Club (4 yrs), CIT (2 summers)
    COA: $23,954 (in-state) | NPC Merit $0 | Actual Merit $0
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** INDIANA UNIVERSITY BLOOMINGTON ** AR 78%, AVG GPA 3.64, M 540-660, CR 520-630, ACT 25-30

  • Accepted *
    sld0625’s D International studies with a minor in Jewish studies
    89 unweighted and 91 weighted (3.4 and 3.6), ACT 29
    Other factors: LD which initially held her back from taking too many AP and honors classes. She did do a semester abroad and got college credit from that. This year doing complete DE.
    COA: $48,642 OOS | Actual merit $2,000

**IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY ** AR 87%, AVG GPA 3.50 , M 500-640, CR 460-620, ACT 22-28

  • Accepted *
    Morningside 95’s S | GPA 3.25 ACT 28
    Other factors:National Merit Commended Scholar Good recs and essay. Great at interviews. Heavy ECs in Theater, Band, Choir, Speech and Boy Scouts. Some volunteer work. Has held PT jobs since age 13.
    COA OOS $33,100 | Actual Merit $6,500 Merit

**ITHACA COLLEGE ** AR 67% AVG GPA NOT REPORTED, M 550-630, CR 550-640, ACT 24-29

  • Accepted *
    eandesmom’s S: EA Environmental Studies| GPA 3.45 UW, ACT: 25C superscored, 26 W
    Other factors: 6AP’s, 3 honors, founded school club, member of another, student council, strong music and theater EC’s, Presidents Silver Award community service 10/11th grade, 2 jobs, involved in local politics
    COA: $59,920 | NPC merit $17,000 =$17,000| Actual merit 17,000
    Queen’s Mom’s D: EA BFA Writing| GPA 3.3 UW, SAT/ACT: 1200 new SAT superscore
    Other factors: 4AP’s, lots of honors, URM, founded and president of school club
    COA: $59,920 | Actual merit 20K
    ** Rolani88 ** GPA 3.2 UW, SAT 1200
    COA: $59,920 | Actual Merit: $13,000

**JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY ** AR 73% GPA N/A, M520-610, CR 520-610 ACT 23-287

  • EA Deferred to RD, then waitlisted*
    **MomStudent2017’s S ** into Business | GPA below average, M within 50%, CR within 50%, ACT within 50%
    Other: 4APs, 2 honors, several school ECs & awards, volunteer service @ 100+ hours

**JUNIATA ** AR 77% AVG GPA 3.72 , M 520-630, CR 520-620, ACT 22-32

  • Accepted*
    Coyote-son RD History/Computer Sci.
    GPA 3.8 UW, ACT: 31; SAT: 1360 (math went down 30 points on second try)
    Other factors: moderate ECs (Robotics, some community service, internship)
    COA: $51,740 | Cost for Coyote-son: $26.7K

** KENYON COLLEGE ** AR 34%, AVG GPA 3.90, M 610-690, CR 630-730, ACT 28-32

  • Accepted*
    93pilots’ S RD | GPA 3.3, ACT 32
    Other factors: 4 AP’s, regular ECs
    COA: $69,690

**KNOX COLLEGE ** AR 64% AV GPA N/A M 590-660 CR 580-630 ACT 23-29

  • Accepted*
    kt1969’s D EA: Computer Science | GPA 3.25 UW new SAT 1230 superscore
    Other factors: no hooks, 1 AP and lots of accelerated/honors, minor ECs
    COA: $54,654 | NPC merit $20,000 | Actual merit $20,000 + donut hole FA

**LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY ** AR 68% GPA 3.64, M 610-730 CR 590-690 ACT 26-32

  • Accepted *
    klinska’s D: ED | Political Science/College of Arts & Sciences | GPA 3.66 W, SAT/ACT: 1270 new SAT single test
    Other factors: 6AP’s, 10 honors, limited ECs
    COA: $57,273|NPC merit $15,000 | Actual merit: $20,000]

**LEWIS AND CLARK COLLEGE ** AR 63% AV GPA 3.9 M 590-670 CR 600-720 ACT 27-31

  • Accepted*
    kt1969’s D EA: Computer Science | GPA 3.25 UW new SAT 1230 superscore
    Other factors: no hooks, 1 AP and lots of accelerated/honors, minor ECs, pt job
    COA: $61,536 | NPC merit/FA $10,000 | actual merit $0, Decent FA
    ** 93pilots’ **: EA | GPA 3.3, ACT 32
    Other factors: 4 AP’s, regular ECs
    COA: $59,424 | NPC merit $10,000 | Actual merit: $18,000

**LIU-POST ** AR 81% GPA 3.11, ACT 19-24, SAT M 460-560 CR 440-550 *
Accepted (contingent on portfolio review/interview) Accepted into program after review/interview *
Techmom99’s S Theater Tech, GPA 3.43 UW, ACT: 27
Other: Strong Theater EC’s, 2 honors, 3 AP”s active in scouting and a gallon blood donor.
COA: $54,182 | Actual Merit: $22,500

**LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY ** AR 54% AVG GPA 3.75, M 570-670, CR 550-660, ACT 26 - 30

  • Accepted*
    ** 93pilots’ S** RD | GPA 3.3, ACT 32
    Other factors: 4 AP’s, regular ECs
    COA: $63,304

*LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY ** AR 76% GPA 3.43, ACT 23-28, SAT M 510-640 CR 510-620 *
Accepted
** Rolani88 **GPA 3.2 UW, SAT 1200
COA: $45,611 OOS, $28,934 In State

**LUTHER COLLEGE ** AR 67%, AVG GPA 3.74 , M 475-640, CR 495-625, ACT 23-29

  • Accepted*
    Morningside 95’s S |GPA 3.25 ACT 28
    Other factors: National Merit Commended Scholar Good recs and essay. Great at interviews. Heavy ECs in Theater, Band, Choir, Speech and Boy Scouts. Some volunteer work. Has held PT jobs since age 13.
    COA $52,210 | Actual Merit $16,000 + good FA

MACALESTER COLLEGE AR 39% AV GPA N/A M 620-740 CR 620-730 ACT 29-32

  • Denied*
    93pilots’ S EA | GPA 3.3, ACT 32
    Other factors: 4 AP’s, regular ECs
    COA: $64,595

MCDANIEL COLLEGE AR 80% AV GPA 3.43 M 480-590 CR 480-560 ACT 20-27

  • Accepted
    *kt1969’s D EA: Computer Science | GPA 3.25 UW new SAT 1230 superscore
    Other factors: no hooks, 1 AP and lots of accelerated/honors, minor ECs
    COA: $53,900 | NPC merit $18,000 | actual merit $22,000 + donut hole FA

**MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY ** AR 71% GPA 3.68, M 530-680, CR 450-580 ACT 23-28

Accepted
**MSU88CHEng’s S **Public Policy and/or something political science-ish with a 2nd major or minor in Economics. GPA 94 UW, 28 ACT, 1340 SAT (660 CR, 680 M).
Other factors: IB diploma candidate with 4 extra Aps.Primary ECs are 3 sports (2 Varsity, 1 club), mock trial, and model UN, plus some community service–coaching, etc.
COA: $51,068 (OOS)| Merit: $8,000, $3,00 legacy, 1 x 3-5k study abroad

**MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY/B AR 75% AVG GPA 3.66, M 565-690, CR 545-655, ACT 24-29

  • Accepted*
    ** Snoozn’s D **EA Electrical Engineering | GPA 3.9 UW, 4.4 WT, ACT: 30 (E: 27 M: 33 R: 32 S: 27)
    Other factors: 3 AP’s, honors (AP/honors only in STEM and English), 4-year high school engineering program, weak EC’s
    COA: $41,193 OOS | NPC merit $12,500 merit | Actual merit $8,500