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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]People get stuck on the idea that the path to a good stem college is the highest level of math, Olympiad competitions, and science fairs. Something where you’re compared with others and end up on top. Then everyone wants to follow this path and get “packaged” as winning the most comparisons to “impress” the AOs. It can’t hurt if it’s “more”.

The issue is the opportunity cost of finding something you truly love doing even if it’s off the beaten path.[/quote]

Good grief.  It doesn't matter if everyone wants to follow this path, since there are limited olympiad slots.  USAMO only takes around 250 kids per year, and a kid would need to earn it in 11th grade or lower to use it in a college application.  Similar arguments can be made for USAPhO and USNCO.  Very few kids would have this distinction in their application, no matter how many kids are trying to follow this path.

[b]I have yet to meet an olympiad qualifier who isn't incredibly passionate about math or the specific science.[/b]  The kids following and succeeding on this path have already found the thing they truly love.  [/quote]

How about the countless ones forced into that mold by striving tiger parents, did they also find the thing they truly love? What category does your kid fall in? Take your time before you answer.
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How about the countless D1-level athletes forced into that mold by striving tiger parents, did they also find the thing they truly love? Take your time before you answer.[/quote]

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