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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Are there any colleges/universities that look favorably on a well-rounded kid these days? Excels in range of subjects (but mostly math), high rigor coursework/high test scores, sporty, awards in debate and entrepreneurship but nothing national level, some student leadership, loves being involved at school, lots of volunteer hours, well-liked by teachers. But wouldn’t naturally develop pointy areas just for purposes of developing an application narrative. He thinks that’s phony. [/quote]

Kids like this should apply to interdisciplinary majors (if the school offers it) or indicate a double major (math + entrepreneurship or xyz).
Cornell LOVES this kind of student (it was founded as every person, every study) if the kid can make the case for something. anything.

The quality of your application matters a lot. People underestimate how good the "quality" has to be - meaning the writing, the poignancy, the personality and the impact.

good thread here: https://www.reddit.com/r/ApplyingToCollege/comments/1eau0s6/im_worried_im_too_well_rounded/[/quote]

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