<p>Looking at some of the stats from the kids that were both deferred and rejected are for me very impressive for lack of the better...</p>
<p>What I'm a bit confused about is why my own kid did not get the thanks but no thanks. First, I have to say I love the school and anybody who get in should be quite proud. I have alot of respect for whoever is looking at these applications. Not an easy job. My kid loves that school, he has had interaction at two of their summer camps (crew). He said to me as he was doing his applications: "Dad, I know it's more than a reach but if I don't apply I'll never really know." With that the application went in, he is only young once and could not have been more right.</p>
<p>I'm a street kid myself, I have been on my own since I was 15. I'm hoping that maybe someone who understand a bit more than me can help.</p>
<p>This kid of mine is only in the 1800 range of the SAT and was okay on the subject test. I was quite impressed to see that he got a letter for an interview. I think everybody get one; however, my respect for Yale went to another level. To include my kid with his stats and know what they look for was a wow moment for me. I love my kid like any other parent loves their own and I think he has a lot to offer, his resume and achievements in school, community, and three sports show that. He has offers at some really nice schools and thats a good thing. </p>
<p>My thoughts or question is does this kid really stand a chance at getting into a school such as Yale?</p>
<p>Depends on a lot of things other than stats.
Is your kid a under represented minority?
Did you or your wife go to college?
Did he have to experience adversity in life?
Are you low income (under 60,000)?
Do you go to a school and live in a city in which a very small number of students go to good schools?
Does your kid have fervent passions and ambitious that he accurately portrayed in his essays/interviews or anything that makes him unique?
All things you have to consider.</p>
<p>No… What would be the under represented minority in 2012?
Yes… College for me and the wife.
No… Adversity… Not for him but he clearly knows a few of my stories.
No…
No…
Yes… Passion to row and serve our nation.</p>
<p>I think the no’s win! Thank you for the feedback it helped. I’m still miffed why they would keep him in the loop. These kids that post their stats are really impressive. At least he will never have to wonder, once he gets rejected he can use it as a story when he has kids.</p>
<p>As a Yale interviewer and recruiter, I commend your son’s courage to extend himself to the rigors of applying to Yale. I tell every audience I speak to and to each student I interview. And I mean it sincerely. Yale realizes the frankly absurd scenario that it must put candidates through. We appreciate your patience and willingness. And it’s in that tone of respect that I also convey the reality of the competition. While I sympathize with students’ nervousness, I’m also confident that 99.8% of the time, the student in front of me is destined for an immensely successful college career. It sounds like that would also describe your son. Best of luck to him</p>
<p>Thank you so very much… He is a great kid, it’s hard to tell him that there are some things he can’t do. He will run through a wall to prove me or anybody that gets in his way wrong. I had tp flip a few dollars so he could apply, it was his dream not mine. When you see something in the eyes of a child that they are sure of you just have to give the support. He loved the interview… He said it gave him a feeling of wanting more. </p>
<p>I have no doubt that if he ever got in he would run through a few more walls.
You have some impressive kids out there applying. I have complete and total respect for all that you have to do to give each one of these kids a fair look. I think the interview and process is super it puts a person to the paper. I thought the individual questions had some special meaning but I’m an adult with wisdom, it should be that way.</p>
<p>My son has gone on three interviews, one with Yale, one with Holy Cross and the other is one he pushed. Villanova does not have a formal interview but he wanted to get his person / self in front of his application so they saw him for him.</p>
<p>I had no problem doing what he requested, I drove, paid for lunch, paid for gas and drove some more. My only input was that he needed to go into any meeting and interviews on his own. I have always been very close to all my children but the time I spent with my son over the last year has been very special.</p>
<p>I’m a lucky father, I’m confident he will do well he has proven to me that he is ready without trying to prove it. My daughter said that she would like to go to the Yale camp but she has to wait two years. </p>
<p>Are you located in the Midwest? I have a friend who is on the Board of the Joyce Ivy Foundation which looks to send girls from the midwest to summer programs at top colleges. Maybe something for you and your daughter to look into:</p>
<p>Sorry but no we are on the east coast; however, I’m keeping the link. My daughter is for lack of better words “driven.” She is involved in the John Hopkins program and loves to learn and do well. </p>
<p>At 11 years old she set her goals. As much as we love what she does we keep her grounded and make sure that she does not burn out by involving her in sports. I also take her fishing and hunting so she get a full view of life. Her passion runs deep we just want them all to be happy. Our dog is TDI certified, she has asked to get certified with him so she can create a book club for kids.</p>
<p>I have no clue where she gets this stuff but she is very caring and willing to help anybody feel good. At 11 years old it gets me worried but again she remains grounded and happy. As long as she is happy we are happy. </p>
<p>Thank you for the link, I’ll be using the resource if it works for us.</p>