Originally Posted by
Analise
For the Class of 2021 the admit rate at Princeton was 6.4%. I hope nobody is selling this student a bill of goods. That would be cruel.
True This
Always have a mix of Reach, Target, and Safety schools.
I was a bit optimistic with my child on what schools he had a chance at. The amazing college counselor at his high school was very realistic about what school fell into each category for him. She pretty much nailed what schools he would be accepted at.
One of his graduating class aimed too high without applying to any safety schools. They had to scramble after being rejected by all of the schools they had applied to.