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Originally Posted by AGDee
I've been following that trend carefully. I think it will also make it that much harder to get into an Ivy because of those policies because more people will realize that an Ivy is financially available, so I'm trying to prepare her and convince her that University of Michigan is NOT below her and is still a highly respected institution that would prepare her for a career in writing/journalism... LOL. I only know of one kid ever from our school district who has been admitted to an Ivy and, while I don't want to dash her dreams, I don't want her being grossly disappointed if she has to "settle" for Michigan  Seriously, she did become enamored with Ann Arbor when we went there for a book signing, so she'll probably be fine with going to Michigan if she doesn't make it into an Ivy. |
Michigan is a great school, and it would set her up for a great career, or admission to a fantastic grad school if that's her plan. BUT...as far as most Ivies go, she's at a distinct advantage in that she's from the middle of the country, and not from the Northeast Megapolis or Coastal California. I interview kids for my undergrad, and it's really tough...if you're from NYC and half the kids in your graduating class are applying to your dream school.