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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I understand what you're saying, but I don't actually feel that way. I still believe you can predict about 80% of non-athletic recruits at the most selective schools by the Academic Index. Top 3 in your class, 2300 SAT/35 ACT, a couple of 770 SAT IIs, and you're probably getting in anywhere you apply.

Don't have those? Probably not. [/quote]

Think about the ridiculousness of what you typed. [/quote]

I honestly don't understand why that's ridiculous. OP said college admissions is "more about who you know, how many puppies you've rescued from wells."

I think that's a total misperception, at least at the top 1% schools that OP referred to, and one that the schools themselves feed. Instead of touting the "holistic" admissions process and making every kid believe they have a chance, they should be honest about what it really takes to be accepted. And what it takes is pretty much the profile above - maybe Top 10 in your class at the more prestigious private schools.

I also don't think there's anything wrong with that - if they're accepting the top 1 % (which is all they have room for), then that's what it takes to qualify. Again, I just wish the schools would admit it.[/quote]

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