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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I assume we all agree that a low GPA and low SAT/ACT score would likely prevent a kid from going to a good university.  However, are there other more subtle problems that are 'the kiss of death' for students?

For example:  [b]taking a language for the first time as a freshman in high school?  Not taking any AP classes throughout high school?  No sport or significant extracurricular activities?[/b]

What do you think is the *most* damaging to have (or not have) when applying.

FWIW I have 3 elementary school kids and am trying to understand the college admissions process more clearly.
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1. taking a language for the first time as freshman -- will not hurt

2. No AP's - will hurt (every good college expects the applicant to have taken the most rigorous courses available).

3. No sports or extra-curriculars - will hurt.  (Sometimes these a tie breakers, and you're competing with kids who have good grades, good test scores and many extra-curriculars.[/quote]

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