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<p>The big problem is that a score of 2130 isn’t that high for top schools. I imagine it is for your high school. It would be superb at the high school where I work and my high school is only slightly below average for stats in our state (meaning there are several like mine). It’s “normal” for kids who know nothing but where they attend to assume they will continue being “the top” and “highly desired” when they move on to their next step. Instead, top colleges tend to look at schools who produce 4.0/2130 (or lower in my case) schools as subpar and gauge their applicants accordingly.</p>
<p>If you had friends at your high school who got into the colleges you applied to then there was also competition. They wouldn’t have selected everyone. Why weren’t you selected? Perhaps they bring different ECs to the pot - not the usual ones. Usual ECs are a dime a dozen. Perhaps they had better LORs. If (and this is a big IF because it might not be in there) you’ve come across as prideful or with a sense of entitlement (“I should get it” attitude), that turns a lot of adcoms and LOR writers off.</p>
<p>Top schools aren’t called lottery schools for nothing. It’s hard to pick who will get in. My son had far higher stats than you and still got waitlisted at WUSTL. </p>
<p>Accept the WL at UVA and W&M. Call these places and let them know how much you would like to attend. Talk with your GC to see what they can do. But also check to see where you could go that has rolling admissions and/or still taking apps. Then focus on one of those. Honestly, quit worrying about the rejections and see where you can go - then be happy there.</p>
<p>Eons ago I made it in to my first choice - and couldn’t go due to finances. My second choice turned out to give me 4 fantastic years and the love of my life who I’m still happily married to 23+ years later. Things happen for a reason. If you remain bitter from disappointment, that can ruin your future. Stay positive (but without entitlement) and enjoy life!</p>
<p>I wish you the best!</p>