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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The question is: what else does he have other than academics?[/quote]

They are not just math and computers. The strongest spike is definitely CS/AI/building, but there is more to the profile than that. They have independent coding and AI projects, a technical portfolio, original software/security-type work, an advanced data/AI modeling project, and external validation from a selective tech/startup-style program.

They also have programming tutoring for younger students, project/nonprofit leadership with a youth/public-health awareness focus, competitive math/physics/programming involvement, and strong writing/humanities support through DE English and DE history. We also expect strong recommendations from English and history teachers, not just STEM teachers.

So I would describe the profile as a technical builder with broader impact, teaching, leadership, writing strength, and humanities support, not just a narrow math/computer kid.[/quote]

Sports? Music? Theater? Student government? Something? This kid sounds remarkably boring and nerdy. I would not want them to be roommates with my child. It would serve them well to go to UVA and be matched up with a heavy duty frat boy to see how the other half lives.

I would make sure that essays demonstrate some level of charisma, a sense of humor, etc. I would highly suggest hiring an outside consultant because based on how you presented him, I don't think you get how the game is played.[/quote]

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