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[quote=Anonymous]I definitely think competition is more fierce than it was 20 years ago (when I graduated from college). Applicants with perfect test scores, 4+ gpa, community service, music background, etc... is not as rare these days. In the article (or maybe I read it in a different article), I think the Admissions person said something like some of those that didn't make it are somewhat indistinguishable to those that did. I don't know if getting in is a crap shoot. But I do think that something about that person needs to stand out from the other high achievers. I would think that an applicant with all of these qualifications but and had to overcome adversity of some kind would stand out. I don't know really know how else an applicant from a middle-high income family can stand out these days.[/quote]
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