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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I mean, I don’t know the same people you know but my unhooked public school kid got herself into a HYP Ivy without the parent involvement and cash outlay you seem to assume is required, and when I think of other kids I know who had similar outcomes I’d say it looks similar to our situation. We aren’t wealthy - dh is self employed and I work in the non- profit sector. Outside of a lovely little kids theatre program in elementary/ middle school my dd found all her opportunities to really excel herself at minimal cost to us. I get what you’re saying and don’t disagree that holistic admission favors kids with broad opportunities, but a creative kid can also create those opportunities for themselves and this helps gives them the story that is actually the “ secret sauce@ I think you’re talking about[/quote]

The kids I know who got into top 25 schools (aside from athletics) had unique talents, largely around music and theatre, that involved years of private coaching.  Or above and beyond ECs that were the brainchild of the parents.  Well-rounded kids with stellar academics didn't make the cut.[/quote]

I’m the PP and I guess we just know different people. No private coaching or parent managed ECs here ( or for other kids I know.) But for sure more than just the “Well-rounded kid with stellar academics”. I have one of those too. He’ll have different college choices, that’s fine. But truly it IS possible for a motivated kid to go above and beyond and do some cool things with their high school years that aren’t budget draining or managed by nutty parents[/quote]

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