Any advice for a poor but intellegent girl?

soozievt
Wed, 11 Jan 2006 11:02:56 +0000

HoyaMom…a couple of the Ivies have Early Action which is nonbinding. Someone whose decision rests, in part, on the financial package received, is wise to do Early Action but not Early Decision. It is obvious to me that Stockmarket’s daughter has other applications filed and thus her wonderful acceptance is to an Ivy that has an Early Action process.

Stockmarket, I think it is great that you have educated yourself about the college admissions process and your daughter is better off for it. I still believe your daughter’s profile is exceptional. She is just not another 1600 kid. She has achievements in many areas…science research, math competitions, music, sports, community service, Girl Scouts, journalism. Being from a low income family itself can make her a more attractive candidate at selective colleges. Her interest areas, the Republican activities, etc. all add up tomake her very competitive for college admissions. I think she’ll end up with fine options and I hope the financial aid packages come through in a doable way and that she has some merit aid schools on the list as well. Let us know how it turns out. I would like to think that her elite prep school has a college advisor who has also steered her in the right direction.

Susan