07-10-2025, 04:43 AM
we used a person, as opposed to a service. The first kid thought I was super helpful, the second kid thought I was a waste.
if they don't have the grades (4.4+), APs (as many as possible 4-5s) and extra curricular (government, key club, debate, sports) then forget it.
We are in California -- UCs are the best public. My youngest carried a 4.19, many of APs, but light gov + 1 club -- no sports (physically limited) or other clubs or a job -- and did not get into any UCs. rejected at most, wait-listed at UC Berkeley. State schools were a breeze, but the jump to UC seemed far.
assuming its mostly the same for regular vs ivy schools
if they don't have the grades (4.4+), APs (as many as possible 4-5s) and extra curricular (government, key club, debate, sports) then forget it.
We are in California -- UCs are the best public. My youngest carried a 4.19, many of APs, but light gov + 1 club -- no sports (physically limited) or other clubs or a job -- and did not get into any UCs. rejected at most, wait-listed at UC Berkeley. State schools were a breeze, but the jump to UC seemed far.
assuming its mostly the same for regular vs ivy schools