What a rough cycle for your daughter, who clearly put the work in. If she has her heart set on a LAC, U of Rochester isn’t - but my son is wrapping up his sophomore year and it’s been a great experience. Not a huge school at ALL and the self contained campus and distance from downtown makes it feel even smaller. If the finances work, I’d definitely have a visit to see if it feels like a fit for her. If she gaps and reapplies, she should go in with the expectations that it’s to apply to DIFFERENT schools - so if she’s interested in some of those LACs with more generous admissions great, but if she’s thinking she’s going to get into her top choices with a gap year, I’d heavily educate her on that being unlikely.
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