A Dose of Realism, Please?

PragmaticMom
Tue, 02 Jan 2018 18:33:15 +0000

OP, I applaud your courage to ask for a “dose of realism,” as I presume you are not seeking affirmation of your superior academic record. If you want a reality check, read the post at the following link, http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-admissions/1876770-what-did-i-do-wrong.html

My advice: Be humble with your definition of “match,” and “safety.” Where you and your high school peers apply/get accepted does not reflect your high school standing. Expect the process to be “unfair.” Resist the temptation to fantasize a future at a dream school that rewards your relative success as compared to your friends, siblings or whoever you compare yourself to. Additionally, and most important, find a safety school that you love as much as Stanford, UChicago or Yale.