@politeperson @ucbalumnus
We’re back at it trying to narrow down the list. My son scored a disappointing 1320 on the SAT in March and we are definitely hoping to take the ACT this summer. I expect the ACT will be better for him but if online then I’m not sure now that would change it up. He had a 31 ACT practice score without prep, is a fast reader and the more straightforward math is easier for him on ACT.
Currently this is our preliminary list on College Kickstart, which we still need to shave down and evaluate:
3 UNLIKELIES
Notre Dame
Cornell (ENG)
Washington - (moved) This is actually an unlikely since CS
3 REACHES
UCSB (ENG)
Cal Poly SLO (ENG)
Wisconsin (NR)
9 TARGETS
SCU
UMass Amherst
Purdue (ENG)
Colorado School of Mines
UCSD (ENG) - I believe this is actually a reach due to UC policy constraints.
UIUC (ENG)
Minnesota (SCIENG) - legacy
Lehigh (ENG)
CU-Boulder - (moved) Target for CS?
3 LIKELIES
Seattle U
UCSC (ENG) - Counselor things he is competitive for this UC but not sure it’s a likely due to UC policy constraints.
Boise State
Does anyone know if kids are getting out of UCSC in 4 years?
Any thoughts on how the TO might help in '21?
Also we were advised by his counselor not to apply early to unlikelies since the early applicants are so impressive vs. regular decision but I thought applying early is usually an advantage.
Seattle U did very well on the Ivy Achievement job placement and salary chart, so we found that. Loved everything about Santa Clara except the compact, warm weather campus. I was really impressed. Can anyone compare SCU with Seattle U?
Any other suggestions, especially for likelies - please chime in. Vancouver sounded really intriguing before Covid. I’m not sure now.
Thanks!