Yay, @CoyoteMom!
@CoyoteMom Congrats–and love the sock story! And cool that coyoteson chose the best fit for him over prestige!
@eandsmom As always, the list is a work of art–love it, and all the success of this group of kids.
I can’t remember who asked this, but YES–I HAVE A HUGE CASE OF PARENT-ITIS! B-)
And S is possibly in his busiest month ever. Tomorrow is his big mock trial competition, so he’s been meeting every night this week to work with his co-counsel, witnesses, and lawyer coaches. Plus there’s a big district wide scholarship app due today–its in, but probably not his best work/essay. Then the next 2+ weeks are IB and AP exams. Talk about a ball of stress!
Oh, and to answer @tacocat333 I think I got extremely lucky–S17 chose my school. It was the best experience for me, and I wanted that small group within a big school fit for him, too. I truly think it will be an awesome environment for him (but wouldn’t have worked at all for S15 who would be completely lost in a huge school, even if he had a smaller group/major to anchor him).
Yay, @CoyoteMom! It’s awesome that CoyoteSon was able to pick out his best fit. I hear you on the best fit for them vs best fit for us.
Wow, folks! That is some list! We should all be so very proud of our amazing kids! And I ^:)^ to @eandesmom for documenting it all–such a great resource for all who come after us!
@CoyoteMom Congrats on Beloit! It was very cute how your son spilled the beans 
@eandsmom Your hard work is so appreciated! Can’t wait to see the final list of where everyone ended up :D/
So, going by our max OOP threshold of $30k, which is ballpark where I think our FAFSA EFC would be (not than we can really swing that, but whatever), these are the schools from this year’s list that come in under that amount:
Drexel - COA: $67,000, actual scholarships/grants: $37,000
Drury U - COA: $35,000, actual scholarships/grants: $17,000
Elmhurst - COA: $45,178, actual scholarships/grants: $17,000
Hawaii Pacific - COA: $40,758, actual scholarships/grants: $14,000
Iowa State - COA: $34,400, actual scholarships/grants: $6,500
Juniata - COA: $51,740, actual scholarships/grants: $25,000
Montana State - COA: $33,400, actual scholarships/grants: $15,000
Mount St Mary’s (MD) COA: $45,902, actual scholarships/grants: $24,000
North Central College COA: $46,830, actual scholarships/grants: $19,000
Ohio U - COA: $36,120, actual scholarships/grants: $7,000
Randolph Macon - COA: $52,550, actual scholarships/grants: $22,000
Rhodes - COA: $57,862, actual scholarships/grants: $32,500
Susquehanna - COA: $57,600, actual scholarships/grants: $28,000
U of Hartford - COA: $53,000, actual scholarships/grants: $24,000
Valparieso - COA: $48,370, actual scholarships/grants: $20,000
I’m not counting schools listed with in-state rates (anyway, for us, it’s Pennsylvania, and PSU doesn’t even come in under $30k, though there are “lesser” state schools that do.)
Also, several of the above were because of the very competitive top scholarships being awarded.
While it’s a solid list, I’m pretty dispirited, as my kid wouldn’t get those top scholarships, so that’d nudge a few more off the list. But it’s a start!
Huge thanks to @eandesmom
Hi All, I’m usually on the other Class of 2017 page - but have occasionally checked in on the journey’s here. What an impressive list of outcomes and congrats to all of you and your DC on some fantastic opportunities! It’s exciting to see where all of our DC are headed.
@eandesmom - you were working on a list for your S19 I believe for CS. You also mentioned looking either closer to home or near family in Colorado. Have you looked at Colorado School of Mines at all? It’s on the smaller side, but their CS program is growing. They have a page for parents on preparing for Mines that you could check out.
@CoyoteMom - Congrats on a job well done, to both you and CoyoteSon. I know you really put so much careful thought and care into his search process and I have really enjoyed vicariously sharing your journey and reading your insightful posts. I’m so glad Beloit is the right fit for him, and I hope the socks fit, too!
@eandesmom - you are amazing, all that you do with that list. It’s not like you’re sitting around all day with nothing else to keep you busy. You know that saying, “If you need to get something done, ask a busy person?” I have a feeling you’re one of those awesome types. It will be so helpful to other kids going forward. Thanks so much!
@Gatormama don’t be discouraged. 3 of the schools on your list were schools my son applied to (probably the info you have listed I can’t remember exact figures anymore) and his stats weren’t spectacular. There are great schools out there for every kid (and many that will give good merit aid) it just takes a lot of legwork and since you’re hear reading I think you’re off to a good start.
I’m loving seeing everyone’s new avatars!
@Gatormama – I didn’t go back to see if they are on the list, but also:
Arizona State University (OOS COA $$43,574, actual merit scholarship
$14,000/yr); and
Washington State University (OOS COA $35,872, actual merit $24,516 (full tuition). WSU merit money was for NMSF, but given the original cost I imagine other scholarship money might be available to bring it below your threshold). There is a lot to like at that school IMO.
@eandesmom – Looks like S17’s WashU St. Louis admission fell off the list (the list stopped at the "V"s).
Yep–Still no “Accept” button hit in the Hanksterhouse, but I’ll be very surprised if it’s not WashU as that’s been his leaning for a while.
I just wanted to pop out of lurkdom to express my tremendous gratitude to @eandesmom for tirelessly compiling and posting this list, and to all the parents of this thread for contributing their kids’ data to it! I know you all know what an amazing resource this is, but I feel like a big THANK YOU from someone who benefits is merited! :x
Question: Is it just me or did the list cut off unexpectedly after Villanova? I thought there were at least a couple of W schools that should come after based on previous versions of the list, but I don’t see them, and I swear I am NOT complaining! I have the info from the previous posts 
Finally, I wanted to congratulate all of you and your amazing kids on surviving this wild year, some great choices, and the awesome future they have ahead of them at their chosen schools! =D> I hate to call myself a voyeur, but when the shoe fits… :-" It’s been a joy to follow your journeys and I wish you all the best! <:-P
@mdcmom So glad to hear D14 is coming home and Cornell is being accommodating! It must be such a relief for her.
@CoyoteMom YEA!!! Congratulations on Beloit! I’m so happy for your son <:-P
@eandesmom Wow, great updates to the list and I know future CC’ers will just love this!!! ^:)^
@Hankster1361 none here either. S is a non sleeping stomach churning mess and I too am sprouting a few new gray hairs.
S is torn about Reed. It is a “lightning rod” place for him. He liked the vibe and is attracted to the school and also nervous and scared about the workload and “stress culture” reputation.
I believe the mom choice, Kenyon, has fallen completely off the list. I pushed it hard but couldn’t make him love it like I do. Like @CoyoteMom I will have to remind myself that I had my shot at college and my love for the place isn’t exactly relevant at this point!
Arrgh! Looks like the last page and a half didn’t post.
thank you @Hankster1361 for pointing that out.
I had a page break in my word doc so I thought I was at the end while copying and pasting yesterday lol.
More responses later…crazy day at work, including an interview (because @cameo43 I need more to do.) :))
I really WILL do one last big posting with any corrections, duplications, updated stats and merit.
**** - OUTCOMES U of W to WA - **
**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
**UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON ** AR 49%, AVG GPA 3.85, M 630-760, CR 560-660, ACT 27-31
- Waitlisted*
** rbc199’s DKinesiology, 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.
** NolaCAR’s D RD | Biology/pre-med | GPA 4.0 uw, ACT 29, SAT 1360 superscore
Other factors: 3 AP’s, 3 college classes, 4 years band, lots of environmental service, attended an environmental semester school, job, no interview, in-state, legacy
COA: In-state: $25,294 Out-of-state: $47,544
**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)
** VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY ** AR 48%, AVG GPA 3.99, M 610-710, CR 560-690, ACT 29-32
- Waitlisted*
jmek15’s S RD | GPA 3.75 UW, 32 ACT/33 superscored,
Other factors: 8 APs (counting micro and macroeconomics separately). Decent but not great ECs with 4 years of lacrosse, some club and musical performance, plus a camp counselor and lifeguard summer job.
** 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 | Actual merit $4,000
** 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.
jmek15’s S RD
GPA 3.75 UW, 32 ACT/33 superscored,
Other factors: 8 APs (counting micro and macroeconomics separately). Decent but not great ECs with 4 years of lacrosse, some club and musical performance, plus a camp counselor and lifeguard summer job. - 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, approx. $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: $69,754)
**- OUTCOMES WE to X -
*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
**DMVmom’s S **Major: Broadcasting | GPA: 2.77, SAT: 1230 (CR 610; M620)
Other factors: Played Developmental Academy soccer then Varsity football
COA: $38,454 | Merit $4000 | + some FA | Outside Grant $12,235
*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 EA; History/Comp Sci 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
**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 + $4,000 additional named scholarship = $16,000 + decent FA
b] NolaCAR’s D** RD Biology/pre-med | GPA 4.0 UW ACT 29, SAT 1360 superscore
Other factors: 3 AP’s, 3 college classes, 4 years band, lots of environmental service, attended an environmental semester school, job, no interview
COA: $61,017| Actual merit $23,000
** 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
I feel a little silly for asking, but how are people creating these awesome avatars? Particularly the ones with 2 schools? I would love to show a little Trojan spirit and add USC to mine, I just can’t figure out how. :-/