How Much Do a Kid's Looks Factor Into Admissions Decisions?

[Anonymous]

Feels like physical appearance plays a bigger role than we all appreciate in giving people an little extra edge. But how early in life does this begin? Any theories on this?

[Anonymous]

wow, that's sad if that's true (and maybe it is, whether consciously or not).

[Anonymous]

God, I never thought about this. My child's entire class, save for 1, is conventionally attractive. OTOH, I have never seen the kids that didn't get admitted. They might well be attractive too.

[Anonymous]

Not at pre-K/K. Most kids that age are cute. The not cute ones are more the exception, honestly. They are looking more at the parents at that point, as well as who fits in the class personality-wise, I think.

Down the road, who knows? We aren't there yet.

[Anonymous]

Most schools ask you to attach a photo on the application. Why?

[Anonymous]

Research shows that people are more likely to think beautiful people are smart and talented. Why wouldn't we make those assumptions about children as well?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Most schools ask you to attach a photo on the application. Why?

I have seen this for a college app. They also asked you to tell them why you were a good person. It was a shitty school with a beautiful campus BTW.

[Anonymous]

They ask for a photo so they can remember you when they have their decision meetings.

[Anonymous]

Most schools ask you to attach a photo on the application. Why?

I believe, with no evidence to support this, that the reason is to ensure Benetton diversity. ie, it's fine to be Hispanic, even better to visually appear to be able to speak 2 languages.

[Anonymous]

OMG. If I get my DD rhinoplasty next week, will it fully heal before her Big 3 play dates in December???

[Anonymous]

There was a thread a while back on whether the parents' looks affect the child's admissions options. I'm not sure there was any agreement on this.

[Anonymous]

But looks are probably irrelevant if mom and dad have powerful positions and are well connected (read: ugly as hell but lots of money and power).

[Anonymous]

We had an AD tell us that including a photo with our application helps their office to remember the children they've met. The AD said it was optional, but extremely helpful, especially if they meet you in the fall but don't make their decisions until February.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Most schools ask you to attach a photo on the application. Why?

I believe, with no evidence to support this, that the reason is to ensure Benetton diversity. ie, it's fine to be Hispanic, even better to visually appear to be able to speak 2 languages.

This is my belief as well.

[Anonymous]

i knew my kid would get in because he was so beautiful