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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Harder:

- ripple effect of deferrals
- uncertainty about where to apply due two two years with unusual results
- sophomore and junior year grades impacted by distance learning
- test optional, plus most kids unable to participate in NMSFQT and also not being able to take repeat SATs, like some people usually do.
- the critical year of service hours completely disrupted for many, but not all kids
[b]- summer jobs, programs, internships cancelled 1 or 2 summers[/b]
- 1-2 seasons of sports cancelled depending on the sport
- theater and instrumentalists have zero live performances for 1-2 performance seasons, and many with no in person practice/lessons

All during the most critical three semesters and two summers before applications are due. Lots of vacuous resumes from the most locked down areas and populations.[/quote]

My kid's robotics competition has been cancelled in 2020 and will be again this year on top of one full season of collecting points for his sport.  Really stinks.  [/quote]

But what did your kid do with their time “off.” I think the way to distinguish yourself with the Covid vacuum is to talk about what you did.  A kid who is self motivated probably had projects.  My daughter wrote a novella and made several graphic novels.  Sure, she played plenty of video games but she has stuff to talk about.  My other daughter wrote letters to seniors in a nursing home and was able to continue her sport because it is outdoor and individual.  Think through what your child did.  They can talk about the disappointment of things being cancelled but their individual projects that show their passion.[/quote]

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