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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DC admitted with no science Olympiad and no math counts or other stem activities or competitions (DC May have been the only applicant who didn’t do those activities). DC has all As (like everyone else) and has a genuine expressed interest in a specific area of science.  Lots of high level sports and community service.  Maybe they wanted some diversity of interests/activities and not all science Olympiad?  Or just diversity in the expressed technology interests?  I think the essays had to play a large role.  [/quote]

It think it does. My kid was admitted a couple years ago with a strong humanities bent, lots of music and a real passion for a science-humanities overlap area. No STEM ECs in MS and doesn’t do them at TJ either. Very involved in the school. Just not in STEM.  Plenty of sports, music, drama, etc and more room to stand out in these areas.  They need 30 kids for Science Olympiad. Not 1000.   I just finished reading the college short answer questions they did for their guidance counselor.  And it is so obvious when they are writing about something they love.  The enthusiasm jumps off the page in a way you can’t fake.  I certainly know kids who love STEM and have been admitted. But also kids who have loved less obvious STEM areas and get in. I think they will take the kid who has a real passion for something over the kid with higher scores and the perfect STEM resume every time. [/quote]

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