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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][QUOTE]“Nowadays, having a publication is kind of a given” for college applicants, she said. “If you don’t have one, you’re going to have to make it up in some other aspect of your application.”[/QUOTE]

This is complete garbage.

People, just because something is in writing doesn't make it true. Don't fall for this stuff. Safe to say that most kids getting accepted to college aren't published. Don't believe the hype. [/quote]

+1000

Admission officers can see thru what is real and what is contrived BS purchased by wealthy families.  They know that most "businesses" started by teens are just their parents setting them up with finances to back it.  Does not take much to see who is a real entrepreneur vs who had mom/dad help them set it up just for college admissions.  Sure a few slip thru but by and large, AO can see thru this BS[/quote]

I don't think admission officers can. At most colleges, admission officers are their own recent graduates who can't find better jobs so they stay with college to fluff their own resume. They are neither experienced nor trained to have insight and depth.[/quote]

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