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Feb 16, 2019
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molodyets
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I guess I feel like they already do that. They post the entrance averages
You know what's on the application.
What more beyond that do you need outside of a matrix like the state schools in Utah?
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My Nephew did not get accepted. He’s pretty devastated right now.
specsauce
2/16/19 8:49am
It's not a crap shoot. He had like a 95% chance of getting in with that
molodyets
2/16/19 8:52am
What does that even mean?
22jrob22
2/16/19 8:54am
Yeah but 0 for 2 with those grades and ACT scores?
JohnnyComeLately
2/16/19 8:54am
hey. if molodyets says it, then you best just sit down and take your medecine
BlueFrog
2/16/19 8:55am
RE: hey. if molodyets says it, then you best just sit down and take your medecine
JohnnyComeLately
2/16/19 8:57am
They live in California, and he wants to do Electrical Engineering. I’ve told
specsauce
2/16/19 8:57am
ucla has a pretty good lds scene
BlueFrog
2/16/19 8:58am
I still hate ucla.
Jeffacka
2/16/19 10:32am
THIS. I’ve seen enough data last 18 hours
Milton
2/16/19 8:58am
You have seen a lot of anecdotes on a message board where people who are
molodyets
2/16/19 9:00am
Yes. And 7 kids from the same HS here
Milton
2/16/19 9:04am
And we all know parents and family are NEVER biased and are NEVER
CSoul
2/16/19 9:04am
Without BYU producing their criteria, the only thing you can go off of is
specsauce
2/16/19 9:07am
The 0/2 is an anomaly. People with worse grades got in because those aren't
molodyets
2/16/19 8:58am
Arguing semantics I guess. I still think his point on publishing criteria has a lot of merit.
JohnnyComeLately
2/16/19 9:03am
This is what needs to happen.
Delicate Genius
2/16/19 10:03pm
Even if that percentage is accurate, the request for understanding the criteria is valid.
Grit for Brains
2/16/19 8:58am
I guess I feel like they already do that. They post the entrance averages
molodyets
2/16/19 9:01am
Maybe. I guess the weight of the non academic stuff is the issue. Which is annoying.
Grit for Brains
2/16/19 9:03am
Tough situation. My oldest is a few years from applying. Going to teach him about eggs/baskets now I guess
SJS
2/16/19 8:52am
That would be helpful for sure.
JohnnyComeLately
2/16/19 8:53am
Time to Downplay Attending BYU
Chicago Cougar
2/16/19 8:57am
Seminary and essays about how many friends you brought to church - no?
jvquarterback
2/16/19 8:58am
Just be careful not to help baptize the competition.
rocker
2/16/19 9:17am
Yep things work out...
CoachSpeak
2/16/19 10:47am
It is time for BYU Chicago. Let's get it done Pres. Nelson.
Baron
2/16/19 9:00am
Would have to add murder as a substantial risk of attendance.
AZcougLawyer
2/16/19 11:25am
Umm no.
Baron
2/16/19 11:28am
Did any of them have part-time jobs? I’ve heard they
Traveshamockery
2/16/19 9:00am
"Good news and bad news, honey. I found a way to improve daughter's chances..."
All-American
2/16/19 9:01am
They are looking for kids that don't video chat with their parents on Mondays. Hold jobs, prove battle tested? Way too
Grit for Brains
2/16/19 9:06am
I know my nephew did smal side jobs for money. He did not have
specsauce
2/16/19 9:33am
It’s all about presentation. Your nephew started his own business, developed a
kotacoug
3/5/19 9:53am
That stinks. Sounds like a recommendation letter problem.
byujdmba
2/16/19 9:06am
I’m pushing to have him go to UCLA since it’s a top quality program.
specsauce
2/16/19 9:23am
Both great schools, but I really would suggest looking into the quality of
byujdmba
2/16/19 9:41am
Ucla had a great institute program. Can't speak for Berkeley.
jvquarterback
2/16/19 3:19pm
Don't they already do that, kind of...publish average ACT and grades, and explai
Incentivize
2/16/19 9:06am
The biggest issue when you surpass the posted academic expectations is that they
specsauce
2/16/19 9:20am
Even at BYU qualifications are occasionally sacrificed on the alter of diversity
Division Bell
2/16/19 9:19am
Yep that's pretty dumb imo.
JuicyJam
2/16/19 9:25am
Well he can get into a way better school that BYU with that resume
SL12
2/16/19 9:31am
Diversity. I have heard that when it was all academic based, they were too blah.
Romex
2/16/19 9:38am
Tell him to appeal
lemonademan
2/16/19 10:15am
I got in at the right time apparently.
Resurgens
2/16/19 10:18am
Tell him to go on a mission and re-apply. That’s what my cousin did and he just
BountifulCoug5
2/16/19 11:07am
In all honesty, I wonder if the Spirit is not at work, admitting to BYU those
spoxjox
2/16/19 10:07pm
What state are you in?
Adrielle
2/18/19 4:56pm
I’m in Utah, but my nephew is in California.
specsauce
2/18/19 8:31pm
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