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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Agree that interesting can make a big difference (then as well as now) — especially for unhooked kids.  But it has to be manifest from the application (essays, recs, activities)* and it’s surprisingly rare.

*i.e. interviewers will probably notice it, but the fact that they do or don’t has no bearing on admissions decisions. [/quote]

[b]I agree that the final interview is marginal, but it would have come through in the other components as well, like teacher recommendations and essays[/b].[/quote]

+1 - self assurance / confidence and how it appears in all its forms, makes a candidate that much more appealing than those who lack it. [/quote]

My DC was admitted this year to HYPS.  I think the above makes sense and applied in DC's case.  I also think a big factor was a lot of evidence that DC would likely bring a lot of positive energy to the college and really be involved.  But, I could be wrong and maybe it was something else entirely.  [/quote]

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