[hs_parent]

I'm sorry this happened to your son. It can be really disheartening for kids who work so hard.

Similar thing happened to my kid at University of California this year where test scores are also not even considered.

Wasn't as bad - they got into a 2nd tier UC so we are at least thankful for that.

[lightup]

Thanks for the kind words. Usually it works out in the end or to some sort of state where you can look back without regret. Lessons in grit for sure.