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[quote=Anonymous]I've listened to a couple ex-admissions officers' podcasts when they review mock files. More than once, I heard them express disappointment that an applicant "didn't mention in their essay the new innovation center at our college that aligns with their major of interest" or "didn't make a point of joining one of Professor X's classes when they come on campus even when it is the exact subject this applicant claims they want to pursue..."

Does this sound like nitpicky to you or are these expectations common? Do kids really write about the college's investments or construction plans or would meet with professors during campus tours? I have known kids accepted into HYPMS+ in the last few cycles and some of their parents have been very forthcoming with sharing (sometimes bragging about) the distance they took to get those acceptance, including sharing tutors and consultants' names so it doesn't seem like they are gatekeeping, but I have never heard of someone attending classes or asking to meet with professors.

IRL, kids we know who got into the most selective schools just have the best grades from feeder high schools, or are recruited athletes/legacy/development candidates. It seem much simpler. So which version is true?

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