| I would say one thing would be to have more middle-ground schools--ones which while not "safe" are quite liable to take a good student who is looking at Ivy level schools. Both my kids, for instance, were accepted to UMich. Though ultimately neither went, both would have felt perfectly rewarded by going to such a fine school. there are many, many others which are not tip top but are filled with strong, motivated students. Identifying some of them which fit the student would be my advice. |