Chance Threads - A Tale of Caution

momofboiler1
Thu, 30 May 2019 12:52:06 +0000

I totally appreciate what you are saying OP. Even long time posters with lots of experience can’t predict outcomes as we aren’t seeing the rest of the applicant pool at any given college.

However, IMO, it’s much more important for students to understand when their list is reach heavy and that they need safeties.

It’s an amazing, happy surprise when a student gets into their dream school in addition to safeties and matches. Totally devastating to get in nowhere because you’ve overreached or didn’t consider the finances.

I think that’s what the majority of responders are trying to make sure students and parents understand- EVERYONE needs a balanced list. And, responders are going to say something if there is a disconnect between stats and a school’s CDS, or when a list has zero true safety schools.

Congratulations to you and all of your success!