| Oh yeah, he was also rejected by CalTech, too. Personally, I'm relieved he's where he is, at USoCal. The school is just the right fit for him, not too big or too small, challenging enough without being ubercompetitive. The engineering school gives him a nice "niche" with 400 entering freshmen. He seems very happy, with lots of folks to "hang out" with & hasn't voiced any complaints yet (other than not being thrilled with the cafeteria--typical student complaint).
One of his buddies was rejected by USoCal but accepted by UPenn & BostonU. He's attending BostonU because they gave him the best total aid package. I don't know his credentials other than that he was a NM Commended scholar & took several APs with my S.
I don't understand the acceptances/rejections too well myself. I do know that my son didn't even turn in all app parts of three of the schools he was eventually rejected by & they had to prompt him to turn in those parts (wonder if it showed some conflictedness?) I think he was likely penalized by many colleges for his candor in admitting he wasn't SURE which school he REALLY wanted to attend for not showing "sufficient interest." |