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[quote=Anonymous]I’m almost done with my second and last round. I truly believe the college admissions process can be a powerful and positive force in a kid’s life. It can motivate kids to reach out of their comfort zone and try new things, it encourages initiative, it incentivizes kids to reflect upon who they are. It can also teach important lessons in taking risks, handling bumps in the road and disappointment. I also think it can be toxic and damage kids’ feelings of self worth and set the seeds for mental health problems later. The process can be a great one for any kid if parents prioritize the process over results, respect who their kids are and not obsess about securing some particular outcome. It’s about raising a healthy and productive human. But if the result is the only focus it can be incredibly damaging regardless of what school the kid gets into. [/quote]
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