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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There are just too many of them with identical stats.  you have to stand out.  Your son's number one competition is other south Asian boys.  Figure out how to [b]make him[/b] different than the pack.[/quote]

I think it is better for you to think about this slightly differently-- have [i]him[/i] think through what makes him different. Parents trying to make a kid stand out are usually less effective--and seem more 'manufactured' than supporting him to see what is unique about himself and how he might want to follow that. If he figures this out, he'll have insight into the path(s) he's most interested in and it will be more authentic.  I know this doesn't help you in the application season right now, but it might-- He might end up choosing to add some late application schools that are off the beaten path to the mix or realize that one of his "safeties" is a better fit.  And figuring out your goals in life and how to meet them is so much more than one application season--if he gains some self-awareness about how he is unique he might be more competitive and he might be more motivated.  
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