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

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Using food as a lure, I managed to force a quick conversation about colleges with TacoSon after his work shift. At his present level of stress and exhaustion, it has been impossible to broach the topic for the last few weeks.

I confirmed that he has no problems tossing out the expensive “name” schools (Case, F&M, Dickinson), which is as good a reason as any not to go into debt over them. Pitt is on the bubble as the “affordable unaffordable,” but not overly compelling. We may try to visit but won’t lose sleep over it if we don’t. COA is roughly twice of the state schools vs. 3x.

Of the three frontrunners, one, Randolph-Macon, is a distant third. His stats are considerably above the average there, but the intimate atmosphere would be a plus. He is conscious that even with merit the price is slightly above his other options and doesn’t think he loves it enough make the extra cost worthwhile. He is signed up for a shadow day during spring break, but I’m rethinking that, as I honestly don’t think being a captive audience all day is going to be a great selling point. We may try to arrange a shorter visit.

So he’s really down to University of Mary Washington, which from the start has always felt like a great fit, and is clearly the school that loves him, and George Mason University, which is local to us, but that may not be a negative in his view. The two are very different and have their pros and cons. He’ll do the UMW Accepted Students event next week, and we’ll spend a day or two in the area to get a feel for life off campus. GMU is nearby enough that we can fit in a final visit in an hour or two.

It feels strange, and a little bit of a letdown, to come full circle and have 2/3 of the choices as schools that we visited very early in this process. I’m so proud of his truly impressive list of acceptances (and wait lists – remember, we see wait lists as 1/2 acceptances!). He’s proof that a 3.6ish GPA isn’t a liability, though reports of merit bringing LACs to state tuition levels have been highly exaggerated IMO. And even if cost weren’t an issue, I just don’t know if any of the privates would have been his perfect fit after all.

So where does this leave us? Still undecided, with a spring break wide open since college visits will cover just one day (I’d been putting the week aside for college visits, but they don’t seem to be needed for the known quantities and he was WL at the places I would have liked to check out) . Anyone know of a great last-minute vacation site??

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- OUTCOMES F to H -
** 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
    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: $68,180 | $18,000 grant + 5K work study

** 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

** GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ** AR 46%, AVG GPA N/A, M 600-700, CR 590-690, ACT 29-33

  • Accepted*
    ** sdl0625’s D** RD, Major
    GPA 3.4-3.5 UW, W 3.6, ACT:29 Superscore 30
    Other factors: strong EC’s and essay, very passionate and it shows
    COA: $62,275
  • waitlisted*
    tyberius’s S
    GPA: 3.4 W, ACT: 26 (superscore)
    Other factors: He has no school related EC’s and only has taken 2 APs, both this year in CS. His main non-school activity is a martial art which he has practiced for years, teaches, and competes in at a national level. He has held a part-time restaurant job since last summer.

** 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
  • Waitlisted*
    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.

**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 original merit $19,000 + donut FA = $19,000. Requested merit review, updated merit $22,000
    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 $19,000

** HAMILTON COLLEGE ** AR 25%, AVG GPA N/A, M 650-730, CR 650-740, ACT 31-33

  • Waitlisted *
    Coyote-son RD, Major
    GPA 3.8 UW, ACT: 31; SAT: 1360
    Other factors: moderate ECs (Robotics, some community service, internship)

** HAVERFORD COLLEGE ** AR 25%, AVG GPA N/A, M 660-770, CR 660-770, ACT 31-31

  • Denied*
    Coyote-son History/Computer Sci.
    GPA 3.8 UW, ACT: 31; SAT: 1360
    Other factors: moderate ECs (Robotics, some community service, internship)

*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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**- OUTCOMES I to L -
** 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
  • Accepted*
    leafyseasdragon’s S
    GPA: 3.4 UW GPA, SAT: 1480 SAT
    Other Factors: normal school activities, Eagle Scout, volunteer work, etc… Expect his teacher rec was pretty good. Took lots of hard classes (Calc BC, Physics C right now) but didn’t make A’s.

**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

** LAYFAYETTE COLLEGE ** AR N/A, AVG GPA 3.5, M 620-710, CR 580-670, ACT 27-31

  • Waitlisted*
    **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)

**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]

** LEHIGH UNIVERSITY ** AR 25%, AVG GPA N/A, M 640-740, CR 590-680, ACT 20-32

  • Accepted*
    leafyseasdragon’s SGPA: 3.4 UW GPA, SAT: 1480 SAT
    Other Factors: normal school activities, Eagle Scout, volunteer work, etc… Expect his teacher rec was pretty good. Took lots of hard classes (Calc BC, Physics C right now) but didn’t make A’s.
    COA: $63,075

**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
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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

**MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY ** AR NOT REPORTED GPA 3.36, M 510-640, CR 510-630 ACT 21-28

Accepted
**Hankster1361’s S ** RD: Engineering | GPA 3.36 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
COA: $33,400 OOS?|Awarded merit $12,000 (initial offer $4,000, increased offer to 12k)

**MOUNT SAINT MARY’S UNIVERSITY (MD) ** AR 67% AVG GPA 3.30, M 450-560, CR 460-570, ACT 18-24

  • 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:$45,902 | $24K merit

**MUHLENBERG COLLEGE ** AR 48% AVG GPA 3.3, M 560-660, CR 550-660, ACT 25-31

  • 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: $56,860 | Actual Merit $12,000

** NEW YORK UNIVERSITY (NYU) ** AR 35%, AVG GPA 3.7, M 630-740, CR 610-710, ACT 28-32

  • Accepted*
    **Fishnlines29’s D: ** Accepted ED2 to LSP Paris
    GPA 92%UW/96%W, 1370 SAT superscore
    Other factors: Mostly Honors classes, 3AP’s, Piano, President Sound/Light, Strong essays
    COA: $73,000 | Actual Scholarship/Grant: $17,000
  • Waitlisted*
    leafyseasdragon’s SGPA: 3.4 UW GPA, SAT: 1480 SAT
    Other Factors: normal school activities, Eagle Scout, volunteer work, etc… Expect his teacher rec was pretty good. Took lots of hard classes (Calc BC, Physics C right now) but didn’t make A’s.
    COA: $71,754

**NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE ** AR 64% AVG GPA 3.6 ACT 22-27

  • 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: $46,830 | NPC Merit $18,700 | Actual Merit $19,000

**NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY ** AR 94%, AVG GPA 3.43 , M 500-630, CR 480-630, ACT 21-26

  • 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 for MN Resident $19,076 | Actual Merit + FA $0

** NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY ** AR: 28% M: 680-770 CR: 660-740 ACT: 31-34

  • Deferred Early Action to RD – Withdrew application – No final result *
    Fishnlines29’s D
    GPA 92%UW/96%W, 1370 SAT superscore
    Other factors: Mostly Honors classes, 3AP’s, Piano, President Sound/Light, Strong essays

** OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE ** AR 45%, AVG GPA 3.68, M 600-690, CR 600-690, ACT 28-31

  • Accepted*
    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.
    COA: $69,442
    Waitlisted
    93pilots’ S EA | GPA 3.3, ACT 32
    Other factors: 4 AP’s, regular ECs

**OHIO UNIVERSITY ** AR 74%, AVG GPA 3.46, M 500-610, CR 490-600, ACT 22-26

  • Accepted*
    **MomStudent2017’s S ** | EA College of Business/Mgmt Info Sys 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: $36,120 (out-of-state) | OHIO Guarantee: tuition, housing, dining & fee rates established @ enrollment remain unchanged for 12 semesters.| Merit: $7,000
    LuckyCharms913’s S into University College (applied to College of Business but not directly admitted initially, admitted directly after 1st semester grades) | GPA: 2.97, ACT: 27
    Average rigor and ECs
    COA: $36,120 (out-of-state) | OHIO Guarantee: tuition, housing, dining & fee rates established @ enrollment remain unchanged for 12 semesters.| Merit: $7,000/yr

**OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY ** AR 83%, AVG GPA 3.28, M 460-570, CR 460-570, ACT 18-24

  • Accepted*
    MomStudent2017’s S EA into College of Business & Public Administration | GPA above average, M above 50%, CR within 50%, ACT above 50%
    Other: 4APs, 2 honors, several school ECs & awards, volunteer service @ 100+ hours
    COA: $24,885 (in-state) | Actual Merit: $4K/yr

**OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY /B AR 78% AVG GPA 3.58, M 490-630, CR 480-610, ACT 21-28

  • 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: $41,765 OOS | NPC merit $5,000 merit | Actual merit $8,000
    **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: $41,765 OOS
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**PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY ** AR 76%, AVG GPA 3.68 , M 500-610, CR 480-620, 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: $53,272| Actual merit $18,000 + Decent FA

**PITTSBURG STATE ** AR 81%, AVG GPA 3.3, SAT NR, ACT 18-23

  • 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: $18000 (MSEP) - Flat rate tuition (same price for any # of credit hrs over 10)| Actual Merit: unknown :

**PURDUE UNIVERSITY ** AR 59% GPA 3.72,M 560-700, CR 520-630 ACT 25-31

  • Denied*
    **Hankster1361’s S ** RD: Engineering | GPA 3.36 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

**PORTLAND STATE ** AR 86% GPA 3.39, ACT 19-25

  • Accepted*
    **brindlegreyhound’s D ** EA | GPA 3.1 UW, 3.6 WT, ACT: 29
    Other factors: 7 AP’s
    COA: $39,525 OOS | Actual Merit $6,000
    LilyMoon’s D Major: Geology | GPA: 3.4 UW ACT: 31
    Other factors: Goes to small private school that doesn’t weight, rank or have any AP’s or honors but she is on the “accelerated track” Lots of work hours as rock climbing instructor all 4 years, tutor and camp counselor. Stage and tech manager for theater productions, Jazz Ensemble, Model Congress and Model UN, Girls Softball and track, some volunteer work.
    COA: $39,525 OOS

**QUEENS UNIVERSITY OF CHARLOTTE ** AR 67% SAT 940-1150 , GPA 3.71 W
Accepted
Multiple Mom’s D Nursing; GPA 4.2 (W) 3.4 (UW), 1380 new SAT
COA:$47,608 | Actual Merit $15,000/ Invited to interview for Presidential and Byrum Scholarships

** QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY ** AR 74%, AVG GPA 3.40, M 500-600, CR 490-590, ACT 22-27

  • Accepted*
    tyberius’s S CS, GPA: 3.4 W, ACT: 26 (superscore)
    Other factors: He has no school related EC’s and only has taken 2 APs, both this year in CS. His main non-school activity is a martial art which he has practiced for years, teaches, and competes in at a national level. He has held a part-time restaurant job since last summer.
    COA: $61,910

**RANDOLPH-MACON COLLEGE, ** AR 60% AVG GPA 3.66, M 500-580, CR 500-600, ACT 22-27

  • 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: $52,550| $22K PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP, CHANCE FOR MORE WITH ESSAY, GOOD FA

**REED COLLEGE ** AR 35%, AVG GPA 3.90 , M 620-720, CR 670-760, ACT 29-33

  • Accepted*
    93pilots’ S RD | GPA 3.3, ACT 32
    Other factors: 4 AP’s, regular ECs
    COA: $67,250

RHODES COLLEGE AR 47%, AVG GPA 3.87, SAT 630 AVG, ACT 27-32 (29 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 $57,862 (private) | Merit: Diehl Scholarship ($21k/yr) + school grant ($11,500/yr) = $32,500

**ROCHESTER INSTITUE OF TECHNOLOGY ** AR 55% AVG GPA 3.6, M 580-680, CR 550-650, ACT 26-31
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: $52,872| NPC Merit 0 | Actual merit $15,000
tyberius’s S
GPA: 3.4 W, ACT: 26 (superscore)
Other factors: He has no school related EC’s and only has taken 2 APs, both this year in CS. His main non-school activity is a martial art which he has practiced for years, teaches, and competes in at a national level. He has held a part-time restaurant job since last summer.

** ROSE-HULMAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ** AR 58% AVG GPA 3.99, M 630-750, CR 550-670, ACT 28-32

  • 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

** RUTGERS UNIVERSITY** AR: 58% M: 580-700 CR: 530-640

  • Accepted*
    Fishnlines29’s D CAS and College of Engineering
    GPA 92%UW/96%W, 1370 SAT superscore
    Other factors: Mostly Honors classes, 3AP’s, Piano, President Sound/Light, Strong essays
    COA In-State: for CAS $28,000 for College of Engineering $33,000 | Actual Merit: $0
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**- OUTCOMES S to SUNY B -
**SAMFORD COLLEGE ** AR 93% GPA 3.64, ACT 23-29

Accepted
**lakeviking’s S ** GPA 3.2 UW, 25 ACT
Other factors: 4 APs, and very good ECs.
COA: $44,896| Merit: $9,500

** SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY ** AR 34% AVG GPA 3.47, M 510-630, CR 500-600, ACT 22-28
Accepted
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 $26,954 In State

** SEATTLE UNIVERSITY ** AR 82%, AVG GPA 3.56, M 490-610, CR 510-620, ACT 22-27

  • Accepted*
    tyberius’s S CS, GPA: 3.4 W, ACT: 26 (superscore)
    Other factors: He has no school related EC’s and only has taken 2 APs, both this year in CS. His main non-school activity is a martial art which he has practiced for years, teaches, and competes in at a national level. He has held a part-time restaurant job since last summer.
    COA: $58,434

** SEWANEE: UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH ** AR 41%, AVG GPA 3.66, M 560-650, CR 580-670, ACT 26-30

  • Waitlisted*
    **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)

**SIENA COLLEGE ** AR 59% AVG GPA 3.47, M 500-610, CR 480-590, ACT 21-27

  • Accepted*
    **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: $53K | NPC merit $17,000 | Actual merit: $19,000

** SKIDMORE COLLEGE ** AR 36%, AVG GPA N/A, M 560-673, CR 560-670, ACT 20-30

  • Waitlisted*
    [ 93pilots’ S EA | GPA 3.3, ACT 32
    Other factors: 4 AP’s, regular ECs

**SMITH COLLEGE ** AR 38% AVG GPA 3.94, M 620-720, CR 620-740, ACT 28-32

  • Waitlisted *
    **Snoozn’s D ** lectrical 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
    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

**SOUTHERN ILLINOIS CARBONDALE ** AR 81% GPA 3.09, ACT 19-25

  • Accepted*
    **brindlegreyhound’s D ** EA | GPA 3.1 UW, 3.6 WT, ACT: 29
    Other factors: 7 AP’s
    COA: $25,953 In State | Actual Merit $6,000

**SOUTHERN ILLINOIS EDWARDSVILLE ** AR 88% GPA 3.37, ACT 23 AVERAGE

  • Accepted*
    **brindlegreyhound’s D ** EA | GPA 3.1 UW, 3.6 WT, ACT: 29
    Other factors: 7 AP’s
    COA: $25,107 In state | NPC merit $ unknown | Actual merit $4,000

**SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY ** AR 92%, AVG GPA 3.06, M 440-550, CR 440-540, ACT 20-25

  • Accepted*
    tyberius’s S CS, GPA: 3.4 W, ACT: 26 (superscore)
    Other factors: He has no school related EC’s and only has taken 2 APs, both this year in CS. His main non-school activity is a martial art which he has practiced for years, teaches, and competes in at a national level. He has held a part-time restaurant job since last summer.
    COA: $49,882

**ST. EDWARD’S UNIVERSITY ** [AUSTIN TX] AR 77% AV GPA N/A M 510-600 CR 530-620 ACT 23-27

  • 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, pt job
    COA: $56,860 | NPC merit $20,000 | actual merit $18,000 + donut hole FA

**ST. MICHAEL’S COLLEGE ** [COLCHESTER VT] AR 76% AV GPA 3.51 M 530-630 CR 540-630 ACT 24-28

  • 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
    COA: $55,455 | NPC merit $24,300 | actual merit $17,000 + donut hole FA

**ST. OLAF COLLEGE ** AR 36% GPA 3.59, M 580-700 CR 560-710 ACT 26-31

  • 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: $56,610| + generous merit

**SUNY - ALBANY ** AR 56% GPA 3.2, ACT 22-27

  • 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: $24,731 In-State OOS, Accepted to Honors College
    **mdcmom’s S **GPA 3.4, SAT 1320
    Other factors: ECs all track related…has made the state championship in cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track and has medaled at the state championship in both indoor track and outdoor track.
    COA $23,188 in-state | Actual Merit $5000/yr.

**SUNY - BINGHAMPTON ** AR 42% GPA 3.70, M 630-703, CR 600-680 ACT 27-31

  • Accepted for Spring admit, with WL spot for Fall 17*
    **mdcmom’s S **GPA 3.4, SAT 1320
    Other factors: ECs all track related…has made the state championship in cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track and has medaled at the state championship in both indoor track and outdoor track.
    COA: $24,861 In State

**SUNY - BUFFALO ** AR 62% GPA 3.15, M 400-490, CR 400-500 ACT 16-22

  • 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: $26,548 In-State
**mdcmom’s S **GPA 3.4, SAT 1320
Other factors: ECs all track related…has made the state championship in cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track and has medaled at the state championship in both indoor track and outdoor track.
COA: $25,560 In-State | Actual Merit $2,500

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**- OUTCOMES SUNY F to UC Davis -
**SUNY FREDONIA ** AR 59% GPA 3.30, ACT 21-26, SAT M460-580 CR 460-580 *
Accepted Contingent on Theater Tech App – accepted to Theater program *
Techmom99’s S, 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: $23,717 In-State |Actual Merit: $2,000 + $1,500 year one grant

** SUNY NEW PALTZ ** AR 42%, AVG GPA 3.60, M 510-610, CR 510-550, ACT 22-27

  • Accepted*
    LilyMoon’s D Major: Geology | GPA: 3.4 UW ACT: 31
    Other factors: Goes to small private school that doesn’t weight, rank or have any AP’s or honors but she is on the “accelerated track” Lots of work hours as rock climbing instructor all 4 years, tutor and camp counselor. Stage and tech manager for theater productions, Jazz Ensemble, Model Congress and Model UN, Girls Softball and track, some volunteer work.
    COA: $22,260 In State

*SUNY PURCHASE ** AR 41% GPA 3.49, ACT 12-27, SAT M 470-570 CR 490-610 *
Accepted
Techmom99’s S Theater and Performance, Applying for 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: $25,686 In-State

**SUNY – STONY BROOK ** AR 41% GPA 3.79, M 600-720, CR 550-660 ACT 26-31

  • Accepted*
    LilyMoon’s D Major: Geology | GPA: 3.4 UW ACT: 31
    Other factors: Goes to small private school that doesn’t weight, rank or have any AP’s or honors but she is on the “accelerated track” Lots of work hours as rock climbing instructor all 4 years, tutor and camp counselor. Stage and tech manager for theater productions, Jazz Ensemble, Model Congress and Model UN, Girls Softball and track, some volunteer work.
    COA: $24,861 In State
  • Denied*
    **mdcmom’s S **GPA 3.4, SAT 1320
    Other factors: ECs all track related…has made the state championship in cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track and has medaled at the state championship in both indoor track and outdoor track.
    COA: $24,861 In State

SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY AR 76% AVG GPA 3.46, M 510-610, CR 500-610, ACT 23-287

  • Accepted*
    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: $57.6K | NPC merit $26, 000| Actual merit: $28,000

**TRINITY UNIVERSITY ** AR 48%, AVG GPA 3.51, M 580-680, CR 580-690, ACT 27-32

  • Accepted*
    93PILOTS’ S EA | GPA 3.3, ACT 32
    OTHER FACTORS: 4 AP’S, REGULAR ECS
    COA: $54,714 | NPC MERIT $17,000 | ACTUAL MERIT: $17,000

**TRUMAN STATE ** : AR 79%, AVG GPA 3.76, SAT 619 AVG, ACT 25-30 (27 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: $17500 (in-state) | Actual Merit: $8,000

** UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA ** AR 54% GPA 3.66, ACT 22-31

  • Accepted*
    **lakeviking’s S ** GPA 3.2 UW, 25 ACT
    Other factors: 4 APs, and very good ECs.
    COA: $41,816 OOS | Merit: $0

** UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA ** AR 76%, AVG GPA 3.38, M 489-620, CR 480-600, ACT 21-27

  • Accepted*
    LilyMoon’s D Major: Geology | GPA: 3.4 UW ACT: 31
    Other factors: Goes to small private school that doesn’t weight, rank or have any AP’s or honors but she is on the “accelerated track” Lots of work hours as rock climbing instructor all 4 years, tutor and camp counselor. Stage and tech manager for theater productions, Jazz Ensemble, Model Congress and Model UN, Girls Softball and track, some volunteer work.
    COA: $51,417 OOS | Actual Merit $17,000

** UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA – BERKELEY ** AR: 15% AVG GPA: 3.81 M:640-770 CR: 610-730 ACT: 29-34

  • Denied *
    LilyMoon’s D Major: Geology | GPA: 3.4 UW ACT: 31
    Other factors: Goes to small private school that doesn’t weight, rank or have any AP’s or honors but she is on the “accelerated track” Lots of work hours as rock climbing instructor all 4 years, tutor and camp counselor. Stage and tech manager for theater productions, Jazz Ensemble, Model Congress and Model UN, Girls Softball and track, some volunteer work.

** UNIVERSITY OF CALFORNIA - DAVIS ** AR 38% GPA 4.0, M 560-710 CR 510-630 ACT 24-30

  • Accepted*
    **Hankster1361’s S **| Engineering GPA 3.36 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
    COA: $61,685 OOS

    LilyMoon’s D Major: Geology | GPA: 3.4 UW ACT: 31
    Other factors: Goes to small private school that doesn’t weight, rank or have any AP’s or honors but she is on the “accelerated track” Lots of work hours as rock climbing instructor all 4 years, tutor and camp counselor. Stage and tech manager for theater productions, Jazz Ensemble, Model Congress and Model UN, Girls Softball and track, some volunteer work.
    COA: $61,685 OOS
  • Denied*
    **curiocitycat333’s S ** 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: $35,003 In-State
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**- OUTCOMES UCLA to U of M -
** UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA – LOS ANGELES (UCLA) ** AR: 17% AVG GPA: 4.31 W, M:600-750 CR: 570-700 ACT: 25-33

  • Denied *
    LilyMoon’s D Major: Geology | GPA: 3.4 UW ACT: 31
    Other factors: Goes to small private school that doesn’t weight, rank or have any AP’s or honors but she is on the “accelerated track” Lots of work hours as rock climbing instructor all 4 years, tutor and camp counselor. Stage and tech manager for theater productions, Jazz Ensemble, Model Congress and Model UN, Girls Softball and track, some volunteer work.

** UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - SAN DIEGO (UCSD) ** AR: 34% AVG GPA: 3.9-4 M:630-770 CR: 580-680 ACT: 27-32

  • Accepted*
    Fishnlines29’s D AstroPhysics
    GPA 92%UW/96%W, 1370 SAT superscore
    Other factors: Mostly Honors classes, 3AP’s, Piano, President Sound/Light, Strong essays
    COA: $59,000 OOS | Actual Merit: $0

** UNIVERSITY OF CALFORNIA – SANTA BARBARA ** AR 33% GPA 4.02, M 580-700 CR 550-670 ACT 24-30

  • Accepted*
    b]Hankster1361’s S **| Engineering GPA 3.36 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
    COA: $58,234 OOS
  • Denied*
    LilyMoon’s D Major: Geology | GPA: 3.4 UW ACT: 31
    Other factors: Goes to small private school that doesn’t weight, rank or have any AP’s or honors but she is on the “accelerated track” Lots of work hours as rock climbing instructor all 4 years, tutor and camp counselor. Stage and tech manager for theater productions, Jazz Ensemble, Model Congress and Model UN, Girls Softball and track, some volunteer work.
    COA: $58,234 OOS

    leafyseasdragon’s S GPA: 3.4 UW GPA, SAT: 1480 SAT
    Other Factors: normal school activities, Eagle Scout, volunteer work, etc… Expect his teacher rec was pretty good. Took lots of hard classes (Calc BC, Physics C right now) but didn’t make A’s.

** UNIVERSITY OF CALFORNIA – SANTA CRUZ ** AR 51% GPA 3.76, M 550-670 CR 520-640 ACT 23-29

  • Accepted*
    **curiocitycat333’s S ** 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: $31,286 In-State

    LilyMoon’s D Major: Geology | GPA: 3.4 UW ACT: 31
    Other factors: Goes to small private school that doesn’t weight, rank or have any AP’s or honors but she is on the “accelerated track” Lots of work hours as rock climbing instructor all 4 years, tutor and camp counselor. Stage and tech manager for theater productions, Jazz Ensemble, Model Congress and Model UN, Girls Softball and track, some volunteer work.
    COA: $57,968 OOS
  • Waitlisted*
    leafyseasdragon’s S GPA: 3.4 UW GPA, SAT: 1480 SAT
    Other Factors: normal school activities, Eagle Scout, volunteer work, etc… Expect his teacher rec was pretty good. Took lots of hard classes (Calc BC, Physics C right now) but didn’t make A’s.

** UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO - BOULDER ** AR 80% GPA 3.62, ACT 24-30

  • Accepted*
    **lakeviking’s S ** GPA 3.2 UW, 25 ACT
    Other factors: 4 APs, and very good ECs.
    COA: $52,763 OOS | Merit: $0
    ** Rolani88 **]GPA 3.2 UW, SAT 1200
    COA: $52,763 OOS | Merit: $0
    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 $52,763 OOS | Actual Merit $6,250
    **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 $52,763 OOS | Merit: $0
    LilyMoon’s D Major: Geology | GPA: 3.4 UW ACT: 31
    Other factors: Goes to small private school that doesn’t weight, rank or have any AP’s or honors but she is on the “accelerated track” Lots of work hours as rock climbing instructor all 4 years, tutor and camp counselor. Stage and tech manager for theater productions, Jazz Ensemble, Model Congress and Model UN, Girls Softball and track, some volunteer work.
    COA $52,763 OOS | Merit: $0
    **Hankster1361’s S **RD: Engineering | GPA 3.36 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
    COA $52,763 OOS | Merit: $0

**UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON ** AR 73% AV GPA 3.64 M 520-620 CR 510-620 ACT 24-29

  • Accepted*
    ** LuckyCharms913’s S** | GPA: 2.97, ACT: 27
    Average rigor and ECs
    COA: $54,930 | Actual merit $12,500 + decent FA. Merit rises annually to keep pace with tuition increases and FA is fixed, so same net COA all 4 years.

** UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD** AR: 64% AVG GPA: M: 470-580 CR: 470-580 ACT: 20-25

  • Accepted*
    Fishnlines29’s D Early Action to Honors College – Music Technology
    GPA 92%UW/96%W, 1370 SAT superscore
    Other factors: Mostly Honors classes, 3AP’s, Piano, President Sound/Light, Strong essays
    COA: $53,000 | Actual Merit: $24,000

** UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY ** AR 89% GPA 3.68, ACT 22-28

  • Accepted*
    **lakeviking’s S ** GPA 3.2 UW, 25 ACT
    Other factors: 4 APs, and very good ECs.
    COA: $39,646 OOS| Merit: $0

**UNIVERSITY OF MARY WASHINGTON ** AR 83% AVG GPA 3.56, M 490-590, CR 510-620, ACT 22-27

  • 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: almost all AP and IB classes since 11th grade; some honors before that, ECs almost all music.
    COA: 26,780 In-State | $3K merit, +2K 1 time award, decent FA

** UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST ** AR 58%, AVG GPA 3.83, M 580-670, CR 550-640, ACT 25-30

  • Accepted*
    ** Rolani88 **GPA 3.2 UW, SAT 1200
    COA: $47,230 OOS
    **klinska’s D: ** Political Science/ | GPA 3.66 W, SAT/ACT: 1270 new SAT single test. Other factors: 6AP’s, 10 honors, limited ECs
    COA: $29,997 In State

** UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA ** AR 45%, AVG GPA N/A, M 620-740, CR 560-700, ACT 26-31

  • Accepted*
    leafyseasdragon’s SGPA: 3.4 UW GPA, SAT: 1480 SAT
    Other Factors: normal school activities, Eagle Scout, volunteer work, etc… Expect his teacher rec was pretty good. Took lots of hard classes (Calc BC, Physics C right now) but didn’t make A’s.
    COA: $26,719 In State, $36,383 OOS

** UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI (OLE MISS) ** AR 79% GPA 3.54, M, 500-600, CR 490-600ACT 21-28

Accepted
**lakeviking’s S ** GPA 3.2 UW, 25 ACT
Other factors: 4 APs, and very good ECs.
COA: $32,321 OOS| Merit: $0

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**- OUTCOMES U of N to U of R -
UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE AR 79% AVG GPA 3.39, M 500-610, CR 500-600, ACT 22-27

  • Accepted*
    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: $47.8K OOS |NPC merit $6,000 | Actual merit: $6,000

** UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA ** AR 30%, AVG GPA 4.63 W, M 610-700, CR 590-690, ACT 27-32

  • Denied *
    leafyseasdragon’s SGPA: 3.4 UW GPA, SAT: 1480 SAT
    Other Factors: normal school activities, Eagle Scout, volunteer work, etc… Expect his teacher rec was pretty good. Took lots of hard classes (Calc BC, Physics C right now) but didn’t make A’s. Double Legacy
    UNIVERSITY OF OREGON AR: 74% AVERAGE GPA 3.61 , SAT MATH: 554 AVG SAT CR: 558 AVG SAT WRITING: 546 AVG ACT 25 AVERAGE
  • 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: $49,123 OOS | Actual Merit $TBD
    CATransplant’s D: applied RD (but submitted 11/6) Major: 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: $49,123 OOS | potential OOS merit $3k - 4k | Actual Merit $9,000
    ** Rolani88 **GPA 3.2 UW, SAT 1200
    COA: $49,123 OOS
    LilyMoon’s D Major: Geology | GPA: 3.4 UW ACT: 31
    Other factors: Goes to small private school that doesn’t weight, rank or have any AP’s or honors but she is on the “accelerated track” Lots of work hours as rock climbing instructor all 4 years, tutor and camp counselor. Stage and tech manager for theater productions, Jazz Ensemble, Model Congress and Model UN, Girls Softball and track, some volunteer work.
    COA: $49,123 OOS

**UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH ** AR 54% AVG GPA 4.00, M 600-690, CR 580-660, ACT 26-31

  • 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: $45,100OOS| No merit or aid notification yet - unknown
  • Deferred to 1st semester grade update*
    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: $45,100OOS| NPC Unknown
  • Denied - offered admission at regional campus *
    LuckyCharms913’s S | GPA: 2.97, ACT: 27
    Average rigor and ECs

**UNIVERSITY OF PORTLAND ** AR 62% GPA 3.65, M 550-640, CR 540-660ACT NOT REPORTED

  • Deferred to RD*
    **brindlegreyhound’s D ** EA | GPA 3.1 UW, 3.6 WT, ACT: 29
    Other factors: 7 AP’s
    COA: $56,890 | Actual Merit $21,000
    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: $56,890 | Actual Merit $10,000 + Poor FA

**UNIVERSITY OF PUGET SOUND ** AR 79%, AVG GPA 3.53 , M 540-660, CR 560-680, ACT 25-30

  • Accepted*
    Morningside 95’s S
    GPA 3.25 ACT 28 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: $62,200| Actual merit $10,000 + Poor FA
    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: $62,200| NPC Merit $12,000 | Actual merit $14,000 + Theater Tech Scholarship $2,000 + some FA.
    93pilots’ S EA | GPA 3.3, ACT 32
    Other factors: 4 AP’s, regular ECs
    COA: $62,200| NPC Merit $14,000 | Actual merit $19,000

**UNIVERSITY OF REDLANDS ** AR 68% AV GPA 3.62 M 510-610 CR 510-610 ACT 22-28

  • 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: $64,993| NPC merit $20,000 | Actual merit $26,000 + decent FA
    CATransplant’s D: applied RD (but submitted 11/6) Major: 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: $64,993| Actual Merit $26,000
    93pilots’ S RD | GPA 3.3, ACT 32
    Other factors: 4 AP’s, regular ECs
    COA: $64,993| NPC Merit $20,000 | Actual merit $26,000

**UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND ** AR 71%, GPA 3.46, M 510-600, CR 500-590, ACT 22-26
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: $44,139 OOS Actual Merit $10,000

** UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER ** AR 34%, AVG GPA 3.8, M 640-760, CR 600-710, ACT 29-33

  • Waitlisted*
    leafyseasdragon’s SGPA: 3.4 UW GPA, SAT: 1480 SAT
    Other Factors: normal school activities, Eagle Scout, volunteer work, etc… Expect his teacher rec was pretty good. Took lots of hard classes (Calc BC, Physics C right now) but didn’t make A’s.
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*UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO ** Stats N/A *
Accepted
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 $63,410| Actual Merit $15,000

*UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO ** AR 64% GPA 3.63, ACT 24-28, SAT M 650-640, CR 530-620 *
Accepted
** Rolani88 **GPA 3.2 UW, SAT 1200
COA: $63,884|

** UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON ** AR 72%, AVG GPA 3.40 W, M 520-620, CR 510-610, ACT 22-28

  • Accepted*
    tyberius’s S CS, GPA: 3.4 W, ACT: 26 (superscore)
    Other factors: He has no school related EC’s and only has taken 2 APs, both this year in CS. His main non-school activity is a martial art which he has practiced for years, teaches, and competes in at a national level. He has held a part-time restaurant job since last summer.
    COA: $59,594

**UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA ** AR 65% GPA 4.04 W, M 560-660, CR 550-640 ACT 25-29

  • EA Deferred to RD – Accepted RD*
    **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: $46,061OOS | Merit: unknown
  • EA Deferred to RD, waitlisted for RD *
    **lakeviking’s S ** GPA 3.2 UW, 25 ACT
    Other factors: 4 APs, and very good ECs.
    COA: $46,061 OOS | Merit: unknown

** UNIVERSTIY OF SOUTH FLORIDA ** AR 45%, AVG GPA 3.94, M 540-640, CR 530-630, ACT 24-28

  • Accepted*
    LilyMoon’s D Major: Geology | GPA: 3.4 UW ACT: 31
    Other factors: Goes to small private school that doesn’t weight, rank or have any AP’s or honors but she is on the “accelerated track” Lots of work hours as rock climbing instructor all 4 years, tutor and camp counselor. Stage and tech manager for theater productions, Jazz Ensemble, Model Congress and Model UN, Girls Softball and track, some volunteer work.
    COA: $32,324 OOS

**UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT ** (AR 71% AVG GPA 3.53 M 560-670 CR 570-690, ACT 26-301
Accepted
**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: $56,896 OOS| NPC merit $15,000| Actual merit: $15,000
eandesmom’s S: EA Environmental Science (Rubenstein) | 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, local politics
COA: $56,896 OOS| NPC merit $12-15K | Actual merit 15,000
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: $56,896 OOS | NPC merit = $6,300 | Actual merit $8,000
Coyote-son EA History/Computer Sci.
GPA 3.8 UW, ACT: 31; SAT: 1360
Other factors: moderate ECs (Robotics, some community service, internship)
COA: $56,896 OOS | Actual merit $18,000
**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: $56,896 OOS | Actual merit $15,000
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 summers and breaks.
COA: $56,896 OOS | Actual Merit: $18,000

  • Waitlisted*
    **Hankster1361’s S ** Engineering | GPA 3.36 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
    COA: $56,896 OOS |

**UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON ** AR 53% AVG GPA 3.78, M 580-710, CR 540-660, ACT 26-31

  • Waitlisted*
    **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

**URSINUS COLLEGE ** AR 83% AVG GPA 3.19, M 520-630, CR 520-620, ACT 23-30

  • Accepted*
    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: $65,012| NPC merit $30,610-$33,610 (varying results)| Actual merit 24, 000

**VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY ** AR 82% AVG GPA 3.67, ACT 23-29

  • Accepted*
    smakl70 son EA Computer Science | GPA: 4.75/5, ACT: 25
    Other factors: 1AP, lots of honors, 2 sport varsity athlete, robotics
    COA: $48,370 | Actual merit $20,000

** VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY ** AR N12%, AVG GPA 3.8, M 720-800, CR 710-790, ACT 32-35

  • 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)
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** VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY ** AR 73% AVG GPA N/A, M 560-0680 CR 540-640

  • Accepted*
    **lakeviking’s S ** GPA 3.2 UW, 25 ACT
    Other factors: 4 APs, and very good ECs.
    COA: $42,589 OOS

    ** 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: $42,589 OOS | Actual Merit $7,000
    leafyseasdragon’s S
    GPA: 3.4 UW GPA, SAT: 1480 SAT
    Other Factors: normal school activities, Eagle Scout, volunteer work, etc… Expect his teacher rec was pretty good. Took lots of hard classes (Calc BC, Physics C right now) but didn’t make A’s.

  • Waitlisted*
    **Hankster1361’s S **: Engineering | GPA 3.36 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
    COA: $42,589 OOS

    Taco-son3.6W 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: $42,589 OOS

** WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY ** AR 29%, AVG GPA N/A, M 610-720, CR 590-690, ACT N/A

  • Waitlisted*
    **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)

** WASHINGTON COLLEGE (MD) ** AR 54%, AVG GPA 3.65, M 540-640, CR 530-650, ACT 25-30

  • Accepted*
    tyberius’s S CS, GPA: 3.4 W, ACT: 26 (superscore)
    Other factors: He has no school related EC’s and only has taken 2 APs, both this year in CS. His main non-school activity is a martial art which he has practiced for years, teaches, and competes in at a national level. He has held a part-time restaurant job since last summer.
    COA: $58,506

**WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY ** 760AR 81%, AVG GPA 3.31, M 470-580, CR 460-550, ACT 20-26

  • Accepted*
    **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
    COA: $40,374 OOS| Actual merit Full Tuition, $24,500 (NMSF)

**WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ST LOUIS ** AR 17%, AVG GPA N/A, M 710-790, CR 690- ACT 30-32

  • Accepted*
    **Hankster1361’s S **: Engineering | GPA 3.36 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
    COA: $40,374 OOS| Actual merit Full Tuition, $24,500 (NMSF)

*WENTWORTH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ** AR 67% GPA 3.10, ACT 19-24, SAT M 530-630 CR 480-580 *
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 summers and breaks.
COA: $47,480 | Actual Merit: $11,000

** WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY ** AR 43% GPA 3.75, ACT 20-24

  • Accepted*
    **lakeviking’s S ** GPA 3.2 UW, 25 ACT
    Other factors: 4 APs, and very good ECs.
    COA: $30,199 OOS| Actual Merit: $5,000

**WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ** AR 85% AVG GPA 3.43, M 500-600, CR 500-620, ACT 23-28

  • Accepted*
    eandesmom’s S: EA | GPA 3.45 UW, ACT: 25C superscored, 26W
    Other factors: 6AP’s, 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 , local politics
    COA: $22,236 IN STATE | NPC merit = $0 | Actual merit $1,000
    **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: $34,664 OOS | NPC merit $8,000 merit | Actual merit $11,000
    **brindlegreyhound’s D ** EA | GPA 3.1 UW, 3.6 WT, ACT: 29
    Other factors: 7 AP’s
    COA: $34,664 OOS | Actual merit $0

*WESTFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY ** AR 80% GPA 3.09, ACT 19-24, SAT M 460-540 CR 450-540 *
Accepted
** Rolani88 **GPA 3.2 UW, SAT 1200
COA: $24,508 In state, $30,558 OOS

**WESTMINSTER COLLEGE ** AR 64%, AVG GPA 3.38, SAT 560 AVG, ACT 21-26 (23 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
    COA: $36,500 | Actual Merit: Churchill $15k,000 + decent FA

**WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY ** AR 86%, AVG GPA 3.42, M 470-580, CR 460-560, ACT 21-27

  • Accepted*
    MomStudent2017’s S Rolling into College of Business & Economics | GPA below average, M above 50%, CR within 50%, ACT within 50%
    Other: 4APs, 2 honors, several school ECs & awards, volunteer service @ 100+ hours
    COA: $36,226 OOS | Actual Merit: $6,000

*WHEATON COLLEGE (MA) ** AR 65% GPA 3.34, ACT 19-24, SAT M 550-658 CR 540-650 *
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 summers and breaks.
COA: $63,512 | Actual Merit: $28,000
Coyote-son RD, Major
GPA 3.8 UW, ACT: 31; SAT: 1360
Other factors: moderate ECs (Robotics, some community service, internship)
COA: $63,512 | Actual merit $27,000 + $3,000 summer internship grant

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**- OUTCOMES W to X -
**WHITTIER COLLEGE ** AR 63% AVG GPA 3.51, M 470-590, CR 460-560, ACT 20-26

  • 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: $59,825| Actual merit 24,000
    ** 93pilots’ S** EA | GPA 3.3, ACT 32
    Other factors: 4 AP’s, regular ECs
    COA: $59,825 | NPC merit $23,000 | Actual merit: $28,000 original offer, increased to $30,000

**COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY ** AR 34%, AVG GPA 4.19W, M 630-730, CR 630-730, ACT 28-32

  • Waitlisted *
    Coyote-son RD, Major
    GPA 3.8 UW, ACT: 31; SAT: 1360
    Other factors: moderate ECs (Robotics, some community service, internship)
    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.

**WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY ** AR 78%, AVG GPA 3.79 , M 550-660, CR 560-670, ACT 25-30

  • 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: $61,017| Actual merit $12,000

** WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE ** AR 49% AVG GPA 3.8, M 640-740, CR 570-680, ACT 27-32

  • 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
    *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 summers and breaks.
    COA: $62,949| Actual Merit: $18,000
  • Denied*
    tyberius’s S
    GPA: 3.4 W, ACT: 26 (superscore)
    Other factors: He has no school related EC’s and only has taken 2 APs, both this year in CS. His main non-school activity is a martial art which he has practiced for years, teaches, and competes in at a national level. He has held a part-time restaurant job since last summer.

**XAVIER U ** AR 73% AVG GPA 3.66, OLD SAT: M 520-610, CR 490-580; ACT 23-28

  • Accepted*
    **LuckyCharms913’s S ** School of Business | GPA: 2.97, ACT: 27
    Average rigor and ECs
    COA: $50,880 | Actual Merit: $17,000/yr
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@eandesmom -
Wow - fantastic job on maintaining and formatting this list. It will definitely live on in cc usefulness for years! Thanks! ^:)^

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I was off on a spring break trip, and have been buried at work since return (with no end in sight!). Congrats to those with good news, and big hugs to those dealing with disappointing news. @eandesmom --Wow! Great job!

With all decisions in, S17 is maybe closer to narrowing options, but he definitely won’t commit. Big decision point is going with the the private school, or the big publics. My belief is that S17 is leaning towards the private–but he hasn’t visited many of the big publics that he is also considering. Plan to squeeze in 2 of the top of the list publics this month. Wondering if S17 will be able to make his own path in the big publics, or if he’ll get lost in the shuffle. He is reserved by nature, and not one to reach out to professors, etc. Hopefully that will change, and soon.

Recent frustration–CU Boulder says S17 wasn’t considered for any of their automatic consideration scholarships because their records show his application was 2 days late. But it wasn’t. :(( We have the emails confirming from Common App the timely submittal of the applications (did I say that S17 is a last minute kind of guy?). CU Boulder’s email came 2 days later, which is the date they are referencing. Tried to call them today, but they are closed for spring break. I know CU Boulder doesn’t give OOS students much money, but every little bit helps! S17 is planning to go to the admitted students day there on Saturday.

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@eandesmom - I’ve been without cell phone service since Friday, glad to be back. I can see there are lots of congrats I need to catch up - but going through most recent posts first- I groaned aloud when I saw WWU visit provided no clarity - I am just projecting here but I bet UVM’S amazing Enviro Sci breadth but hefty and over budget price tag that may provide a better ROI is tempting, but hard to choose over WWU, lowest price tag, also good Enviro majors, more certain ROI if E1 wants to ultimately get jobs on West Coast.

   Ugh - maybe it's time to see if E1 can make his own side by side chart with just a few key to him items for comparison?  CoyoteSon did this with a white board once we narrowed down his high school choices to three schools.  Then-8th-grader CoyoteSon had about 5 factors (class size, overall school size, lunch options, if the school had  an on-site school dog (2 of the 3 did!), and can't remember the other one).  He then just ranked as a "plus" or a "minus".  Of course, the three schools were tied for number of "+" signs, though those were all in different categories.  CoyoteSon came up with a tie breaker (one school had comfy couch area for students), though the point was that he was able to come up with one more factor that revealed his preference, but only after acknowledging "on the board" his own assessment of each school's strengths.

Anyway, despite the massive parent-driven spreadsheet, maybe a simple chart with just a few key variables (sure, COA, or maybe instead, how much summer $$ has to be earned by E1; Strength of Enviro program; appeal of the theater facility; lunch and/or dorm options;  quality of life for ski/etc)?  Seriously - he might like that better than socks vs hat (very funny) coin flip!

Does that mean Ursinus is out? Gaaah - I feel your pain – my only other suggestion - put a moratorium on any college discussion for a week? Then see if after the break he can make the chart, and hopefully a decision?

Will get back to TacoCat and rest of the congrats/welcomes tomorrow.

Except: Congrats to @snoozn's D- I saw the RIT tiger logo right away!
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Can I join you? I wish I had found College Confidential and this thread a LONG time ago :).

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@snoozn Wonderful new about the decision. I’m glad the visit was very helpful. I’m hoping my son’s visit this weekend will be as helpful.

Congrats @techson to making a decision.

@lakevicking Great news about Colorado State. I couldn’t get my son to apply there. But his is in at Boulder and will be visiting this coming weekend.

I’m envious of all your decisions. My son is still so far away from a decision. He still doesn’t really have a preference. But he is on spring break, so I plan to bribe him with a lunch out and see if I can talk with him about some pro’s and con’s. But mostly he is waiting for his trip to Boulder this coming weekend. And then hopefully we will hear. There have been so many posts since I left last week. My husband & I a fun and relaxing trip with my in-laws. r Saw my nephew (who is also a senior) who made his decision.

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This is a really interesting list. It’s fascinating at what a wide range of schools all our kids applied and how many these kids got accepted at.

@93pilots I just noticed the acceptance to Reed in this list. I had decided Reed was too much of a reach and we didn’t even go visit. But DS’s GPA & SAT are in a similar range to your son’s. But Naviance from my school showed it a HUGE reach. Now I’m going to kick myself a bit by not having him even look. It was a school I’d always regretting not applying to. Hopefully this will encourage someone else to check it out.

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@rbc1999 Sure… We are nearing the end of the journey. But the more the merrier. Where has your son or daughter been accepted at?

@endesmom I forgot to have you add… My son got $2K first year only merit from UofO, and $3K a year from Oregon State. Plus I guess since other’s have mentioned it he made commended NM, although I think he only mentioned this to the UC’s.

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@curiositycat333 , thanks :).

My daughter’s main requirement for selecting a college was that it had to be BIG. We live less than 20 minutes from the University of Wisconsin and I think that has colored her view of smaller schools. She wants to become a Physical Therapist (a 7-year doctoral degree (!)) and plans to study Kinesiology/Exercise Science for her undergrad. She gets good grades, but failed to understand the importance of getting a good ACT score and did not study property for it. Her best friends scored well with no sweat/no prep made her feel that she should be able to do the same. She was wrong and her low-average ACT score has been a real roadblock to being accepted at her #1 school and for receiving merit scholarships at schools where she has been admitted.

Her #1 school is the University of Wisconsin, #2 is Iowa State, #3 is probably University of Minnesota. Kansas and Iowa are both out because of COS. We will be visiting Iowa State this weekend and she may also visit IUPUI this week with a friend.

Here are the schools she applied to. So far, 5 acceptances and 2 waitlists. I hope that the format is good for @eandesmom

Iowa State
Kinesiology, College of Human Sciences
GPA 3.52 UW, ACT: 23/24 Superscore
Other factors: 4 APs, 5 1/2 Honors, DECA, Link Crew, school store staff. Athletics: overcame torn ACL freshman year, 4 year varsity swimmer and senior year state meet qualifier, 3 years track and field, year round club swimmer and multiple USA Swimming state meet and Speedos Sectionals Championship meet qualifier and finalist. Good essays and great rec from Olympic gold medalist club coach.
COA: $34,400 (OOS) | Actual merit $5,500

Illinois State
Kinesiology, School of Kinesiology and Recreation
GPA 3.52 UW, ACT: 23/24 Superscore
Other factors: 4 APs, 5 1/2 Honors, DECA, Link Crew, school store staff. Athletics: overcame torn ACL freshman year, 4 year varsity swimmer and senior year state meet qualifier, 3 years track and field, year round club swimmer and multiple USA Swimming state meet and Speedos Sectionals Championship meet qualifier and finalist. Good essays and great rec from Olympic gold medalist club coach.
COA: $23,400 (OOS, qualifies for in-state border state tuition) | Actual merit $0

Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)
Kinesiology, School of Physical Education and Tourism Management
GPA 3.52 UW, ACT: 23/24 Superscore
Other factors: 4 APs, 5 1/2 Honors, DECA, Link Crew, school store staff. Athletics: overcame torn ACL freshman year, 4 year varsity swimmer and senior year state meet qualifier, 3 years track and field, year round club swimmer and multiple USA Swimming state meet and Speedos Sectionals Championship meet qualifier and finalist. Good essays and great rec from Olympic gold medalist club coach.
COA: 43,000 (OOS) | Midwest Student Exchange: $16,000| Actual merit $0

University of Iowa
Health and Human Physiology/Exercise Science, College of Letters and Sciences
GPA 3.52 UW, ACT: 23/24 Superscore
Other factors: 4 APs, 5 1/2 Honors, DECA, Link Crew, school store staff. Athletics: overcame torn ACL freshman year, 4 year varsity swimmer and senior year state meet qualifier, 3 years track and field, year round club swimmer and multiple USA Swimming state meet and Speedos Sectionals Championship meet qualifier and finalist. Good essays and great rec from Olympic gold medalist club coach.
COA: $43,400 (OOS) | Actual merit $0

University of Kansas
Exercise Science, School of Education
GPA 3.52 UW, ACT: 23/24 Superscore
Other factors: 4 APs, 5 1/2 Honors, DECA, Link Crew, school store staff. Athletics: overcame torn ACL freshman year, 4 year varsity swimmer and senior year state meet qualifier, 3 years track and field, year round club swimmer and multiple USA Swimming state meet and Speedos Sectionals Championship meet qualifier and finalist. Good essays and great rec from Olympic gold medalist club coach.
COA: $38,400 (OOS) | Actual merit $0 (needed 1 more ACT point for $10,000 merit through Midwest Student Exchange, would not use superscore for merit)

University of Wisconsin - Madison
Kinesiology, School of Education
Waitlisted
GPA 3.52 UW, ACT: 23/24 Superscore
Other factors: 4 APs, 5 1/2 Honors, DECA, Link Crew, school store staff. Athletics: overcame torn ACL freshman year, 4 year varsity swimmer and senior year state meet qualifier, 3 years track and field, year round club swimmer and multiple USA Swimming state meet and Speedos Sectionals Championship meet qualifier and finalist. Good essays and great rec from Olympic gold medalist club coach.

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Kinesiology, College of Education + Human Development
Waitlisted
GPA 3.52 UW, ACT: 23/24 Superscore
Other factors: 4 APs, 5 1/2 Honors, DECA, Link Crew, school store staff. Athletics: overcame torn ACL freshman year, 4 year varsity swimmer and senior year state meet qualifier, 3 years track and field, year round club swimmer and multiple USA Swimming state meet and Speedos Sectionals Championship meet qualifier and finalist. Good essays and great rec from Olympic gold medalist club coach.