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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm the PP who posted about top DCPS students not getting the college counseling they need.  If I had kids in DCPS, or Latin or BASIS, who were elite college material, had some money to spare (maybe 1K), and didn't know much about playing the Ivy League admissions game in 2014, I'd absolutely invest in a first-rate college private college counselor.  And I'd hire them before senior year.  Search on-line - there are many services, most provided remotely.  You want your kid doing mock Ivy League interviews with the counselor.

You also want your kid to get involved in unusual extra curriculars early, without worrying about being "well-rounded."  Being well lopsided works better these days.   If the kid chooses extra-curriculars that aren't unusual, participating at the regional, national or international level is important.  Also, he or she should take the SATs as many times as necessary to crack at least 700 on each section, and at least 7 or 8 AP tests with all 4s and 5s on the exams.  Wilson's guidance counselors don't seem to have hit on the concept of students preparing for one or two AP tests via self study, particularly the social studies and math tests, not uncommon in the burbs.  Good luck.
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This is great feedback, thanks!

I'm curious about what "unusual" extra curriculars are?

Here are some things that come to mind for me. Are these are on the right track?

* Chess
* Debate
* Harp
* Ice Staking
* Tennis

I really have no idea what is unusual. What are the most unusual extra curriculars you've seen at Ivy's.

I am very curious. Thanks![/quote]

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