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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I got into all of them (H, Y, S, and P) and I have no doubt I'd get in today if I were a HS senior. I don't understand why anybody would think otherwise. My grit and drive would have motivated me to do whatever it took to max out my resources and shine. Now, my kid doesn't have that same level of internal motivation and doesn't have the same top GPA and SAT scores. No way would they get in. Thankfully, they know this and I didn't have to tell them. They'll do great at other types of schools and have a fantastic life. It's all good. [/quote]

I wonder if this poster isn't onto something.  There is probably something (stats aside) from Harvard or Stanford admits that are consistent across time.  What probably has changed is your ability to guess who those people are from test scores and grades alone.  [/quote]

It’s never been about grades and test scores alone. The best schools are looking for demonstrated initiative, drive, ambition to make a difference. People who go to Harvard don’t start out with the dream of a job at Google or a federal government agency. They have a vision and want to be a leader. [/quote]

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