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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Rigor has always mattered regardless of school type (private or public). The 4.0 with easy classes will have far worse outcomes than the 3.85 with the most difficult courseload.[/quote]
This is old advice. Not at all true if the supposed “rigor” courses (math? STEM?) have nothing to do with the 4.0 student’s interests. Major matters more than ever: colleges are sick of STEM, Econ, and biosciences applicants — as well they should be,[/quote]

You have no proof of "colleges are sick of STEM," one way or another. Just because you are sick of STEM doesn't mean "as well they should be." This sounds like the wishful thinking of a mom whose child is inclined towards non-STEM and didn't have the highest rigor.[/quote]
College admissions is a holistic review process.  GPA is a factor, rigor is a factor.  We do review transcript carefully to see which courses the applicant has taken in junior year and senior year.

And no, colleges are not sick of STEM.  This is absolutely false.  It's just STEM is so popular and attracts so many applicants.

- T10 Admissions Officer[/quote]

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