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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It is unfortunate for kids at schools where the counselors are poor and/or overworked, but IMHO:

A strong recommendation from a known counselor/school (public or private) is the single best asset a student can have after the basic transcript.  More than ECs, much more than the essay.

That's why the best EARLY college admission advice you can get is not what classes to take, or what ECs to do, it is very simple:

GET TO KNOW YOUR GUIDANCE/COLLEGE COUNSELOR, AND GET THEM TO LIKE YOU.[/quote]

I'm the PP who wrote that I think DC's interest in the college counselor as well as [b]good manners may have helped in getting into a reach ED.[/b][/quote]

good manners, huh. will be sure to add that to my sheet.[/quote]

Whatev. I'm the PP who wrote that DC's college counselor, who is also the program director, as well as admin in the office sent unsolicited emails where they complimented both DCs in their interactions with their office over the last two years. One DC got into their very reach ED. So being polite and thoughtful - rather than snarky and treating the staff as the help - may have benefits even if you do not appear to value it. [/quote]

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