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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You don’t have to participate. It’s not required. 
You can still go to a good college in the U.S.

My DC did not treat this as a competition or “race.”  Was not “pruned since MS” nor in HS. Did what they wanted and as much as they wanted. None of it done for college admissions

Super smart, kind, and efficient. Deserves what they got… unhooked, early acceptance to an ivy. Public flagship does not have the same opportunities for what they want to do.

Agree, the rat race sucks. So don’t race. 
I don’t race - I worked hard because I like to. I live a balanced life, not chasing achievement or money or material stuff. But I do well because I’m efficient and work fast and work hard. [/quote]

+1 I nurtured the kids I had. Encouraged them in their explorations, got them support for their ADHD. They mostly applied to targets and safeties. Had several great options that all fit our budget and were happy where they ended up. #1 has graduated and has a good job. #2 is struggling a bit more with her ADHD but having good experiences and had a good summer job last year. I'm sure she'll do fine too.

You don't have to opt into the rat race. [/quote]

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