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[quote=Anonymous][quote=redquasar][quote=Anonymous]OP when he turns down the activities you suggest, what reason does he give?  Does he have friends?  Does he spend time with them outside of school?  [/quote]

he'll usually state that he has no interest and it will be hard to get motivated for that. He does some recreational volleyball at the Y but not a sports guy which is fine.   He does orchestra in school and played last year in a very high level county band, but just went through the motions; no zeal.

There is a pressure from colleges to be a "pointy' applicant which a unique passion. I disagree with that if it is forced and doesn't come from within. But turning down options at the buffet of opportunities before even trying them is tough. [/quote]

I would try to gently push the music -- that seems like at least a possible interest there. A lot of kids who are good at music don't necessarily enjoy practicing at home to begin with so don't appear to have a "zeal" for it but might still like playing with ensembles (i.e. school orchestra, county bands, etc.). Maybe if you could find a private teacher who's an especially good-fit in terms of personality it would help? [/quote]

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