If there were zero acceptances out of 18 applications then there weren’t any true safeties on the list. Having stats in the upper quartile of accepted students is just the first hurdle to jump. Students also need to show how they’re a fit for each school. It’s understandable that he would be disappointed with the results, but you’ve come to the right place. If you give us some details we can offer suggestions. What are his career interests? What type of school does he want (large/small, rural/urban, preferred area of the country, etc)? What’s your home state? Have you set a budget? Is he applying with test scores or is he test optional?
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