<p>Hi CC-</p>
<p>I know that all schools look at much more than the numbers (GPA, SAT, AP scores, etc.) on your application, but I was wondering how much schools differ in their approach to this. </p>
<p>What schools are known for being very concerned with numbers?<br>
What schools are particularly known for being more lenient with numbers and looking more at recommendations, essays, etc? </p>
<p>What are your thoughts on this in general?</p>
<p>Thanks. :)</p>
<p>Given that rankings rely in large part on stats of students, how could any really top college not depend on numbers? Many will post that Brown or some other school is more holistic than others, but a quick look at their accepted student stats will let you know it isn’t true.</p>
<p>Very true, hmom5; your posts are always the most useful.<br>
Thank you.</p>
<p>Thanks college, keep in mind that when as in your case, going to a school doesn’t offer many AP’s or other opportunities, you won’t suffer for it. Top Colleges are truly looking for those who have done the best within their set of circumstances.</p>
<p>Thanks hmom5. :)</p>
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<p>Some very good schools (e.g. Bowdoin) make the list.</p>
<p>I agree with hmom.</p>
<p>Like she said, many people would say Brown, but the truth is that Brown uses these more holistic approaches to shape a class out of a large pool of applicants who have the numbers. </p>
<p>IBClass also posts a fairly useful list-- schools that don’t require the SAT or ACT are forced to look at other ways to separate out students and may be worth looking into.</p>
<p>Reed doesn’t participate in USNWR, so that may be a great place to check out.</p>