<p>I know that this is your QB thread, but as we all know, getting selected is highly competitive. </p>
<p>QB is great, but it can get a bunch of kids hopes up (and standards set high) only to be letdown and then have to consider much lower ranked schools. Switching gears so abruptly can really be almost disorienting. You’ve spent weeks/months imagining yourself at a tippy top school, graduating with that fancy name on your diploma, rubbing elbows with the elite students of this country. Then, those who aren’t selected are now realizing that their choices (while still good), aren’t nearly as exciting as those QB choices. </p>
<p>Imagine being told that you might receive 1 top car, so you’re asked to list a few top cars that you might get selected to receive. So, you list Ferrari, etc. Then you don’t get any of those cars. At that point, looking at Hondas and Toyotas may seem like you’re looking at junk. lol</p>
<p>Right now, your stats are lowish for these top schools. I know that you’re retesting, and hopefully will improve. Either way, after you get this QB list set, I think you should work on your list for non-QB schools - an include some genuine financial safeties. </p>
<p>Best wishes for the selection process, but be sure to have a realistic list of schools (with affordable choices, too) that you LIKE and would enjoy attending. </p>
<p>:)</p>