asking gc to call college?

quietdesperation
Mon, 07 Nov 2016 15:26:19 +0000

The GC for my friend’s daughter (attending a top private school) said that if ivy x was really his D’s first pick, they’d make a call and push the application. The GC went on to say that they place 1-2 people at the school every year and it’s usually based on the recommendation of the guidance office. His D is attending the school this year. In the end, the GC used some sort of preference system to recommend my friend’s D over other applicants from the school.

My D attends a top public school. The GCs don’t have relationships/contacts at any schools and don’t know the kids. ( In fact, last year an admissions officer from an ivy visited our school, parked in the wrong place and received a parking ticket My D, if not accepted to her ED choice. will have 3-4 apps to schools at whcih none of her classmates are applying. I’m wondering if my D should proactively meet with her GC, tell her why these schools are great fit, and ask the GC to make the case on her behalf.

thoughts?