How common is getting "shut out" for "reasonably good" students?

<p>Hey, ncyankee. We are in the same boat. Accepted students day on Monday with my son and a college visit on Saturday with my daughter. </p>

<p>My kid got three acceptances, all safeties, all affordable. Something like ten rejections. We lost count. And two wait lists, one for a safety. And one school we couldn’t afford without merit aid with no merit aid. Gotta love God – He has such a sense of humor! I know that He has held my son in the palm of His hand every day since that night in the NICU when I just wanted him to live and I cannot wait to see what He has planned for Him! it appears to bear no resemblance to my own plans Or my sons but I know it will be amazing!</p>