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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m am hoping this essay signals university priorities.  My kid is mid range and Michigan for GPA and test scores (1450 SAT and 4.1 at rigorous school).  I have no doubt she can handle the work but I am hoping they are looking for kids who meaningfully contribute to their communities and have held a lot of leadership positions[b].  It is one thing to get great grades and test scores and another to do it while you are juggling the lead in the play, team captain and yearbook editor.[/b]  I hope they are also looking for kids who want to contribute to society beyond their bubble.  That is what I am hoping will come through with this essay.

But I also agree there are a million ways to get at this besides being president or captain. Bottom line, I think they want to see that your kid does more than the bare minimum to get good grades and/or has some interpersonal skills.

And yes, most of you disagree that anything beyond grades, test scores and national awards matter but I am hoping this is a chance to demonstrate they do. Because I think those skills matter for jobs, life etc.[/quote]
 
So the kid who gets good grades/ test scores/has rigor and plays on the HS and club team and works out/practices 20 hrs/week but wasn't  the captain, the kid who writes for the school paper but isn't the editor, the kid who tutors underserved kids in their community, works a part-time job (no leadership titles), don't deserve to be characterized as leaders even though they juggled multiple outside activities as well?

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