Demonstrating interest to schools not visited?

lookingforward
Thu, 19 Dec 2019 02:21:59 +0000

The CDS isn’t a truly reliable souce about the factors. It makes it seem X is “very important” while Y is only “important.” But in holistic, the higher the tier, the more it all matters. Of course it does, with the level of competition and admit rates not in your favor.

Why should they be oh-so-eager for a kid who visits, reads and sends notes to the adcom, but doesn’t seem to “get” the college in the basic ways they see themselves? Or, sorry, who thinks grades, some ECs, and some pro forma action is all it takes? You could have 20 colleges on your list, visit them all, still not be able to demonstrate. This is more than going through the motions.

OP’s son has been doing the deeper look. Now he needs to find ways to “show” his match. Subtly, not just pleading his love. Show, not just tell.