BS suggestions in NE

keylyme
Tue, 30 Nov 2010 19:31:56 +0000

Schools like Exeter tend to be like the Ivies…they get loads of kids scoring in the 99% of the SSAT (which correllates to very high SAT scores…I believe there is evidence to support this) who are also 4.0 students. Lots of these kids are turned away in favor of applicants who bring additional things to the table. No one is saying the OP’s daughter does not have additional desireable qualities, but she does seem to indicate that her daughter isn’t involved in much else. I think people are just trying to let the mom know that super-smart kids are a dime a dozen at the tippy-top schools and it would be beneficial to bring some variety to the table, particularly if a large f/a package is necessary. We try to be a helpful community, sharing our own experiences and knowledge, and I think that’s what we are attempting to do.