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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Transparency doesn't have to mean fair. And not being merit-based is also ok. But colleges should be transparent about their true process and methodology. If its not about grades, then dont tell kids they look for highest rigor/grades when they take so many kids without (when they have something else they want). Otherwise, it's just a bunch of in-the-know private counselors and those who pay for that info- who know the ranking/value system of individual schools. The whole point system for certain schools is known by only a few.  For ex, if harvard values leadership/class president's and duke values high impact EC, and Georgetown values service - then schools should be more explicit about their preferences of particular 'holistic' elements. Kids should know the rules of the game before they play. Then kids can self select and make more informed choices of where to apply. It would be more empowering for students and more efficient for schools. The current system can be gamed which is sad. I am done and my kid is going to an ivy. After doing a ton of research about admission  commitee evaluations and hours of brainstorming, we figured out a strategy and plan that made sense, targeted schools that would value his narrative and accomplishments, and it worked. We didn't follow any of the generic and unhelpful AO advice. [/quote]
Can you be more specific as to how you targeted schools that valued his narrative and accomplishments?[/quote]

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