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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It seems that excellent GPA and SAT is no longer enough. EC activities have to be supplemented with trips to teach underprivileged children in 3rd world countries.  And you have to be able to afford the said trips to foreign countries.  You have to know people to get internships and recommendations.   All this in HS.

I just feel that I have failed my kids because this is just so overwhelming. [/quote]]

Have you been living under a rock?

Excellent grades and test scores weren't enough when I was in HS and I'm 33. This is not something new. It hasn't been enough for a long time - maybe in the 60's that's all it took?

The good news is that there are options and workarounds. For example, in CA you can be guaranteed admission to an UC if you go to community college for 2 years and meet certain criteria (classes taken and GPA) - this even applies to Berkeley! No, it's not a glamorous path, but your diploma will still be from the college you graduate from. There are alternate pathways in this area as well, I'm just not as familiar with them because my kids are toddlers. Seriously, start talking to other parents and doing some research. [/quote]

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