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[quote=Anonymous]I think OP meant when are we all orchestrating the kids college apps by starting them young in sports or other hooks that might get them into college. I just don't do that. I have a sophomore and he does have EC activities that he chooses and he does decent at school. If it turns out his particular activities don't mean certain colleges want him, oh well, there are a lot of colleges. I know a boy that had a college counselor since 8th grade, the counselor chose his activities and classes, even when they were not things he particularly wanted. He is a good kid and had very good grades and super scores, but is not a hook and is not an URM. In the end, he was shut out of the top 20 schools and ended up at a big state school. He is very happy there, but it also taught me that his pressure and lack of control really didn't gain him anything. I choose to be more relaxed - at least this year. Next year will be different I'm sure.[/quote]
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