@NiceUnparticularMan & @thumper1
Completely agree with your points
My original comment was from the perspective of an international applicant which is full pay. In D24’s case, critical drivers were
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Applying to Canadian schools which don’t have a holistic approach, and therefore have very good schools (Toronto, McGill) secured as safeties early in the process (although decision dates can be later)
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Availability of an athletic hook, which secured admission to very good US colleges