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[quote=Anonymous]Bear in mind, OP, that most of the parents posting haven't gone through college applications yet. Maybe their glasses are more rose-tinted than they should be. My oldest is a junior in college and my second is in 10th grade. I've got my oldest's experience, as well as those of his friends, to rely upon: essentially, for college, straight As are expected in the hardest courses kids can manage. I was told this for my oldest, and it verified when college decisions were handed down. My second knows that this is how it works. My kids are Asians, and have no hooks (athletic scholarships, parent alumni, large donations), so they need stellar academics, well-written essays and interesting extra-curriculars to be eligible for second tier colleges. Top-tier, ie, Ivy and assimilated, are a lottery and should never be an expectation. This is how it is these days. Anyone who wants the play the game should better know the rules. [/quote]
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