usna2020Dad
Still Hoping my DS gets Appointment
- Joined
- Jan 14, 2016
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So sorry to hear.
As some of us continue to wait through the process, I think sometimes we need to be reminded of a few facts ...
There are about 5,000 high schools (public and private of decent size) in the USA and over 3 million seniors. Harvard accepts only about 2,000 per year. So if you are the top, very top and very best student in your high school you have about a 40% chance of getting into Harvard (if all top students apply). USNA accepts 1,200 (300 of which come from NAPS and Foundation).
My point is that it is extremely difficult to get in any one specific college/university. There are just too many variables and applicants. It is not to say our kids are not worthy. I am sure they all are. The top 1% of high school seniors add up to 30,000. That is why we all need Plan B, C, D etc...
Best of luck to all of you! (We sure need it!)
As some of us continue to wait through the process, I think sometimes we need to be reminded of a few facts ...
There are about 5,000 high schools (public and private of decent size) in the USA and over 3 million seniors. Harvard accepts only about 2,000 per year. So if you are the top, very top and very best student in your high school you have about a 40% chance of getting into Harvard (if all top students apply). USNA accepts 1,200 (300 of which come from NAPS and Foundation).
My point is that it is extremely difficult to get in any one specific college/university. There are just too many variables and applicants. It is not to say our kids are not worthy. I am sure they all are. The top 1% of high school seniors add up to 30,000. That is why we all need Plan B, C, D etc...
Best of luck to all of you! (We sure need it!)