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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]I just found it very cynical and sad all around.[/b] I would like to think that a lot of students pursue their extracurricular activities and their trips abroad and their charities, etc. because they find them meaningful and valuable. From her perspective, these students are just running a scam to get into college. I suppose no one is as cynical as a teenager.[/quote] Agreed. I grew up in the age where normal kids volunteered through their church, did some extracurriculars through school, got good grades and scores, and that was enough. I very much dislike the girl's attitude, but I will concede the point that we expect too much of kids these days. I want my child to be smart, and involved, and pursue his interests, but I don't want to push him to be some super duper overachiever just to get into an elite college. I'm not sure it's worth it when you meet 20yo's who say they are "burnt out." [/quote]
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