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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. I guess my point is for her not to exhaust herself. Her goal is to at least try to get her business idea off the ground as she thinks that would be an accomplishment that really sets her apart. [/quote]

If you mean set her apart in the college admissions process, sorry to burst your/her bubble, but it won't.  Not with a B average.  With a B average [b]she's not getting into a top college[/b] unless she's an underrepresented minority (maybe) or a recruited athlete.  You really need to refocus here.  She can have ten extracurriculars AND her own business and still all anyone's gonna care about is the B average.  You're kidding yourself if you thin otherwise.   [/quote]

Where did the OP say anything about getting into a "top college"?

A B student isn't going for a top college. Most kids aren't. DCUM is so skewed with all these hyper-competitive parents who want their kids in at HYP!!

OP -- let your child do what she loves! She'll get into a great college. There are lots of great schools that aren't rated "top" on DCUM!

One thing I learned, directly from one admissions officer at a "top" college: Having a lot of ECs won't make much difference. It matters that your child is interested in something. One EC is plenty! Really. As long as she really loves it/cares about it. That's all it takes. [/quote]

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