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[quote=Anonymous]I agree with the premise, OP, and this is what I've told my kid to do. In his case, his application makes total sense, there's an underlying story arc to it, he can explain the few weaknesses and put forward the few splinter things that make him unique and fit in his arc.

But he's still not applying to top 10 schools. The lottery to get in is minuscule and he'd rather spend his time writing thoughtful essays for colleges that are a surer bet. Plus he has a favorite college that is not in that list. Maybe if he has any energy left he can try Princeton, since he did visit and like it. But no one in this house thinks he has a shot, realistically. It would be for kicks. :-)

Also, if you're an average kid with average stats and average activities, it gets really hard to craft the strategy mentioned above. You really have to think about the slightest thing that makes the candidate stand out a little, and create a story, without lying and without exaggerating. For a child that has seen practically nothing of life as adults see it, that's REALLY challenging. Which is why the college counseling business works so well, I imagine!

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