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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It's more than GPA imo.

But we are at a private HS. I see 3.8 uw getting into T10, but very spiky (non-STEM) with regional/national awards.[/quote]

Agree. This is from the "best practices" post, and I agree with all 3 points - those are the kids who do well in this process.

In general, noticing the following kids are doing well with the schools listed in OP's post:

-kids with "juxtapositional depth". I heard this referenced in "The Game" podcast a while back, and indeed I'm seeing kids who went deep with EC's in two areas you might not expect for the same kid (art + sport, niche academic interest + mainstream school leadership like editor, student council president, etc.) are doing well.

-kids who are beloved by teachers (super kind, curious, helper-type kids, quiet leaders who love learning). Makes me wonder if LOR's are carrying more weight this year

-kids who spent a lot of time on apps and essays (revisions, being intentional with crafting essays for specific schools). Hate to say it, but the kids we know whose parents were very "hands off" with apps and who didn't have other coaching aren't doing as well.[/quote]

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