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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If your boy is in History, Philosophy, Classics, they will not be seen any differently. We know a boy who's deeply into masculinity and male politics, and he's getting a degree in Gender studies. He got into Harvard with below average stats, is now racking up fellowships, and is aiming for Kennedy school post-grad. If your boy is interested in Literature, Gender studies, Anthropology, Ethnic studies, they will get a lot of opportunities.[/quote]

funny I see classics are being a big bump. [/quote]

Anthro
Classics
English 
Those are the majors. But you need a resume and transcript that supports it.[/quote]

What are the research projects, activities or awards that support an application to a T10 in these areas? If my kid just really loves reading the classics (and has read many of them) and is the top English and history student at his private school, is that enough? Or does he need to have published or won national awards in these areas?
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For English/ literature, there’s an expectation for ECs focused on writing/reading:
Newspaper
Literary mag at school 
Poetry slam
Tutoring in English 
Published writing 
Kenyon/Iowa/Bard selective summer writing program

Awards:
Writing contests 
Speech & debate 
Youth Poet laureate awards (state)
Public library awards
Scholastic writing awards

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I’ll say these all depend on what you’re using English for. Almost none of this applies to DS who had and has no interest in creative writing. He started a book club in an underserved area to discuss progressive, minority-centered literature. He went to a classics camp and got a few national awards for Greek/latin translation. He helped run the English honor society. He was on a student government position to help decide the PTSAs book of the month. He underwent a project with a few friends to create an after school program where kids were read to at the local elementary school.

You have to be a bit more creative if your main interest isn’t in writing.[/quote]

What major did he apply for? Where is he going? Where was he admitted?[/quote]
Applied for English. Admitted to Uchicago (attends), Princeton, Yale, Amherst, and Stanford. [/quote]

He turned down Yale, Stanford and Princeton for UChicago?????[/quote]
Yes, personal choice and couldn't be happier. He didn't like the students, culture, or opportunities at those schools as much as Chicago.[/quote]

Could you share his stats? I know it’s not all about stats but curious. I have a similar boy finalizing his college list. Currently studying for SATs alongside his creative writing projects [/quote]

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