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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Indulge me in your admission trend predictions for the next 5 years or so. Will we ever see the well-rounded kid make a comeback over the “spiky” kid? I know that people, including AOs, have come around to how manufactured these spiky narratives can be, and yet, it still seems to be the best way to gain admission. Why does this persist and will we ever see the end of it? Or has the common app put an end to giving an edge to the well rounded applicant forever? [/quote]

[b]I am hoping they will eliminate or at least reduce [i]institutional priorities.[/i]  [/b]
MC kids constitute the vast majority of the applicants, but only getting the smallest number of acceptances.  If this does not change, spiky or well roundedness doesn't matter because it's still MC kids fighting for that very small number of seats.  [/quote]

Unintentionally funniest post of the day lol

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Very funny! We hope your institution will not prioritize the institution.

A few years back, at a large college presentation, a parent asked about well rounded students. The Ivy AO on the stage gave a side eye, and said very seriously, “I never said I was looking for well rounded kids. I’m looking to create a well rounded class.”

Stanford AO was nodding. And Georgetown or Rice (forget which) smiled.

They all understood the assignment. It is their job.

I think the confusion comes from successful spiky kids who also have a well rounded foundation. It’s the spike that did the actual heavy lifting.

The exception: If your kid is exceptionally (truly!) kind AND deeply charismatic, and this is the theme of the application, it can carry the well rounded day. That kid is hard to resist. [/quote]

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