[quote=DaCounselor]Characterizing CCA as a “lottery” school is technically correct so I take no issue there but I raise the question of what are a kid’s chances of getting in? I have heard but not confirmed a success rate in the range of 90%.[/quote]

It depends on the year. Last year, all those who wanted to were admitted to CCA. This year, there were a couple of hundred who were not admitted. In any case, yes I think you have to include CCA’s scores in any evaluation of Carmel Valley schools.