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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Having high stats and being a gifted athlete is the secret sauce. [/quote]
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My friend's son got accepted into Harvard by being a high stats, gifted athlete, and an URM.  This kid was a triple threat.  He checked off every box that college admission counselors are looking for.   Best of all he is the most humble and gracious kid that I have ever met.  I am so proud of him! [/quote]

It doesn't work like that.

If you're a recruited athlete, your actual academic stats (as long as they're good enough) and minority status don't really matter.  If you're not a recruited athlete, being a "gifted athlete" means about the same as being a boy scout or the captain of the chess team (i.e. it doesn't matter).[/quote]

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The "it doesn't matter" isn't quite true. If you are gifted and a team captain, this is a clear indication of leadership. Being a HS team captain, Eagle Scout, or chess team captain isn't enough to get you in but they are strong EC signals. If you are a leader across different groups, that is particularly positive application wise (student counsel and a sport captain for example).[/quote]

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