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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Interesting episode today on The Game podcast - and why the stats (GPA/test scores) are ceiling and generally not dispositive of how T10/T20 will determine admission. Esp for a large public HS. Those metrics won't determine admission. [b]He talks about the most common/cliché activities in elite admissions, which basically don't make a difference.[/b]

So yes, a high stats kid could ABSOLUTELY get shut out in RD - and its not yield management - it's that nothing stood out other than stats.

This is why the major is important - esp if the profile (resume, ECs, awards, optional electives) can be as important as stats in determining admission to T20 in RD.

Something needs to be fundamentally different (or uncommon) about your kid in RD to have an exceptional RD run.

This was our experience last cycle, where my very unique kid (niche academic interests, niche ECs) had an exceptional RD run.

Back here now for my junior, who is not so unique and differentiated. Definitely a concern.[/quote]

The 6 cliche and overly common activities were these (they are not unique and not compelling):
- Sports (including club) if not recruited
- Summer programs (vast majority are a waste), and other than a handful, none are elite
- Music (at a non-exceptional level), especially if not relevant to your academic hook
- Service (including tutoring) 
- STEM activities (including robotics)
- Business (DECA, FBLA, business clubs/competitions, and summer programs)  [/quote]

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