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This document is such an eye opener to someone who has elementary aged kids. The emphasis on non-academic traits is fascinating. It isn't enough to have the highest test score and GPA. Harvard really is looking for well rounded students. Instead of sending my kids to academic enrichment camps, maybe I need to send them to drama camp, have them specialize in a sport, or start a business. 
I really thought it was enough to be the highest academically achieving kid, and it just isn't.  It is only one out of four categories Harvard is considering. If this document lays out is the criteria for accepting students, I don't see how they can lose.[/quote]How is pushing your child to start a business to get that coveted spot any different than Asian American parents pushing their kids to do all kinds of things, including e.c., to get that coveted spot?

If an Asian American parent does this, they are tiger parents, but if you do it, then it's just good parenting?  Asian American parents have known for a while that high test scores and grades won't get them into elite universities. [/quote]

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