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[quote=Anonymous]I've worked with quite a few students applying to Amherst and have to say that it's always a roll of the dice. A lot of it will depend on their writing and the ability to craft a compelling narrative of why they want to attend. Would suggest applying, but very much managing expectations in the process. I have to say as well, I don't have the context of your child's extracurricular, but I struggle to think of one that isn't attractive to colleges if sold in the right way (especially if your child is genuinely passionate about it). Universities have become very suspicious (and rightfully so) of having a glut of extracurriculars (implying that the student isn't really serious about any of them) or of having 'paid for' extracurriculars (essentially those that only the wealthiest can afford). [/quote]
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