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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I was the commenter that said you couldn’t possibly know. Mine was admitted to 3 unhooked. I won’t list all, but NREMT, lead instructor and coach for an activity that won an international prize, president of SGA and 2 other school clubs amongst other small things. What people wouldn’t see is that all of the activities are linked by a strong desire to help others above herself, and recommendations while say “change the class” “selfless and humble” and “goes the extra mile at every turn” type statements.

If I were to guess even though I don’t discuss with anyone in real life, they would likely say yes super smart and an EMT, think they do this activity (intl award) with no context to the involvement, depth or motivation behind it which makes it the unique part over the actual activity itself. [/quote]

Sounds like an amazing kid, PP.  Congratulations!

The challenge for boys is that they mature later than girls. The girls I hear about generally more focused, and they are nicer, more socially conscious human beings, more focused on helping others. My DS is young for his age. Academically gifted, but no signs of any driving passions as yet.  Here's hoping he matures in time.

Seems like colleges demand maturity and focus at an unrealistic level and that's why many parents end up paying for packaging. [/quote]

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