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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm the "sweetie" PP.  I want to assure everyone that my intention was not to patronize or condescend, and I'm sorry that others interpreted my post in that vein, rather than as a gentle prod to the OP to get his/her butt in gear.  Many STEM kids feel that English is too subjective and a waste of time, but the lop-sided applicant who wants to go to a top school faces daunting odds.  Unless OP is a Westinghouse winnter, s/he needs to bring up those B's in English and history. (Yes -- even if OP is at a rigorous private, TJ or Blair magnet, is a double legacy, URM or recruited athlete).  Again, this is exactly the same advice I offered my own kids, who were smart enough to take it and are now at a highly-ranked university.            [/quote]In your veiled attempt to convince people your intention was not condescending, you continue to do just that.  Your so called gentle prod was anything but.  You used profanity in your post, and took the opportunity to espouse how your kids are at a top college because of your sanctimonious advice.

While you are entitled to your opinion, your advice may be sufficient for your own kids, I would encourage OP to be cautious of self-serving advice in the guise of a chance to extoll the virtues of their own kids.[/quote]

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