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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hopkins

Highest rigor in every class all across the board, sports, all As entire 4 years, overseas program, job, awards, amazing Recs, impressive record etc. The type of kid who is naturally genius, disciplined, and yet still fully involved in community. Would do well anywhere truthfully. But didn’t come from a wealthy family and didn’t win a Nobel peace prize.

Didn’t get in and thankful went a diff route now. I think it’s important to know that rejections hurt but whatever the reason steers you in a diff direction, you’ll appreciate that pivot.

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You describe so many many kids.  Because it’s your kid you think what you described is rare.  I have 2 high school kids with same stats and athletes as well.[/quote]

Honestly, I don’t understand why folks mention sports in the context of a great application unless they are a recruited athlete.  At highly rejective schools I imagine sports are a net negative if you are not recruited because in theory you could have spent that time doing something more unique/impressive.

It sucks…but there are plenty of schools outside the Top 20 that don’t care as much about ECs.[/quote]

Kids who play sports don’t have any time and have to be disciplined to get those kind of grades. That is why its mentioned because people who have athletes will understand that comment and know they were not just sitting in their bedroom everyday studying. Also, there are plenty of kids who excel at a sport and decide not to pursue it in college.  Being on a team alone builds a lot of character and life lessons so it’s not just about the skill. [/quote]

True—But that is just like so many other ECs. Other activities also require significant commitment, particularly if leadership is involved. My kid is on the robotics team and the time commitment is significant for him. It involves time after school and weekends, late evenings for weeks at a time and travel where he misses school. He has to makeup work on his own time. Playing sports is one way to gain those life experience, but it is not unique. [/quote]

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