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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]clergy, art teacher, piano teacher, karate teacher, basketball coach, ballet teacher, neighbor or relative who is the education field...u get the idea[/quote]

I thought AAP stood for "advanced academics," not advanced art, music, or sports.  Why on earth would one of these recommendations present any value?[/quote]

If you look at the specific behaviors listed in the GBRS (http://www.fcps.edu/is/aap/packet/Fillable_AAPGBRSwithCommentary.pdf), [b]many of them are demonstrated in [/b]arts, music and [b]sports[/b] programs. If the letter of recommendation highlights those behaviors, it seems like it would be worthwhile to submit it.

I don't know how the committee views tutors, but there's nothing that requires the individual has to say they're a tutor. They could just say "I've know Susie for 2 years and I've witnessed her do .... "[/quote]

But other than in the leadership section, they are not skill demonstrated in sports.

In multiple places, those behaviors are specifically noted to be academic, not social.[/quote]

I disagree....In sports, you have things based on pure ability, and you have learning....where to go, what to do.  THe desire to improve can be seen in enthusiasm for trying new thing...sports is  a microcosm of learning (from a former girls softball coach).[/quote]

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