<p>I went to a TSAO reception where they told us, "If you apply to enough of us, you will get accepted somewhere". Did anyone else also have this told to them? Is there any truth behind this?</p>
<p>It’s not true.</p>
<p>TSAO contains schools of widely varying selectivity. Perhaps the message was to apply to less selective as well as more selective schools.</p>
<p>I attended a TSAO meeting and do not remember any representative saying anything like that.</p>
<p>maybe it’s true if your files are strong. I’m wondered and afraid if the TSAO has a meeting where the AOs decide which students go to what schools! And what if that’s not the school you like!</p>
<p>@hamburger110: That’s called collusion and is illegal. That is not how it works.</p>
<p>It’s not true - I’ve known several people with extremely competitive files who were - in fact - declined or waitlisted at ALL of their choices because of financial aid. I think the statement means “A broad range of schools” not all of the Ten Schools. </p>
<p>Or it was said in an extremely wealthy area full of “full-pay” candidates. In which case, it’s probably true.</p>
<p>@ChoatieMom: Thanks for the info. Im less worried now!</p>
<p>@ExieMITAlum: of course financial aid plays a very important role in making decisions! That’s why they are always stating : “There is no merit-based aid” :))</p>
<p>@hamburger110</p>
<p>I know - sigh. Luckily colleges are more forgiving on that end or we’d be in real trouble with one in college and one getting ready to go. Fingers crossed - prayers welcome :)</p>
<p>@ExieMITAlum</p>
<p>Thanks! So after boarding school I will strive for my dream -MIT. Hopefully I can follow our steps!</p>
<p>“If you apply to enough of us, you will get accepted somewhere”.</p>
<p>Sort of. When I attended, the representative from either Choate or Loomis (I can’t remember which), said something along those lines. </p>
<p>Basically, he said that the more schools you apply to, the better chance you have of getting in. He never said it was a guarantee though.</p>
<p>He said this after many people were showing interest in every single school there.</p>