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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We applied to GDS Maret and WIS and NONE of these schools requested a photograph.  What schools do?? The whole topic here is stupid and the fact so many parents are measuring the potential impact of their child's natural born physical presentation and if it may to their successful education is a pathetic reflection on the parents.  Ick.[/quote]

I'm not sure about that.  I agree, parents almost taking pride in their children's looks is a bit pathetic, but then, frankly, taking pride in your children's intelligence is also pathetic.  You get what you get, and you have done nothing to create that big brain or beautiful cherub (other than passing on your DNA).

However, as to saying that it will matter to future success, you're wrong.  There are studies which show the exact opposite.  Looks matter (or what we consider physical attractiveness, either in terms of being tall for men, in good physical shape, etc)  in terms of initial job offers and wages, but they are also shown to matter in terms of promotions.

And the top schools in this area are not altruistic institutions looking for the children who are going to "fit" well into their environment.  They're looking for kids who are going to "fit" well into EXTREMELY SUCCESSFUL LIVES.  And the to extent that looks will matter in the future, you can bet that looks are going to matter now.[/quote]

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