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[quote=Anonymous]I would respond in the same way I'd respond to my kid if they talked about another reach goal, and not putting in the effort.

If my high schooler was saying they wanted to go to the Olympics, but wasn't practicing outside of sports practice, not paying attention to nutrition, etc . . . I might draw my attention to the discrepancy once, but then I would let them figure out that the Olympics weren't for them.  Same thing for a kid who wants to be a professional musician, but didn't want to practice.  Or a kid who set a goal like becoming a doctor and wasn't seeking out the EC's med schools want to see.

MIT is a school for kids who eat sleep and breathe science and tech.  A kid who isn't choosing to do anything additional beyond what school requires, likely doesn't have the drive or passion or stamina to do well there.  So, I'd make sure my kid knows what's required to get there, and then I'd back off.

I might nudge on some EC's for other reasons.  I think some kind of physical activity and some kind of service are good for kids.  But not for college reasons.  There are plenty of excellent schools where a smart kid who gets good grades can both get in and thrive, and I'd have confidence my kid would end up in one of them. [/quote]

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