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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I keep reading that where you go to college doesn’t matter for jobs. If that’s the case why would anyone bend over backwards to get into a good college?[/quote]

Some don’t have to work so hard. Some are naturally very intelligent. My kids had top scores and top grades and didn’t struggle. They were this way from the beginning. We never had to do  test prep or ever had to be on them to do homework.

They got in unhooked and crushing it.
Ivy [/quote]

+1 this is it

Many kids that get in handle the HS and college “rigorous” school load much easier than others. My kids didn’t strive to get the grades and scores like others. Many kids just like them. Don’t get me wrong- they take academics seriously but are naturally very curious and learning is fun. [/quote]
My kid^ also. He signs up for all the great guest lecturers that come to visit the campus (Ivy) throughout the year and applies/joins the special study groups with faculty. Going to an Ivy was the right fit. It wasn’t a status thing. He applied on a whim Dec 31st. We certainly never prepped or gunned for one and never hired a counselor. He’s had 2 really great internships because of the school (current sophomore). He has a big social life and plays a club sport too.[/quote]

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