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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Looking to build a sensible list for a rising junior at a DMV catholic high school.

Academics are relatively strong; if the trend holds, will end up 4.0/4.5 (U/W):
Hon/AP for all progressions of science, social science, math, English, foreign language (Chem, Euro, US, Lang, Lit, BC, MV)
High curiosity and enjoyment of learning, moderate to low ambition. Reads a lot of sci-fi, dystopian fiction, and philosophy, not interested in any activity to turn that into into a “spike”

No notable ECs — 2 different non-cut sports, chess club, summer job at non-profit.

Preference for schools within 3hr drive of DMV.

Thanks for any suggestions!
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It's this kind of profile that an expensive college consultant can do wonders with.....similar DS two years ago. Perfect stats and highest rigor.

How much do you want it for your kid? You actually have time, but only your family can decide what's worth it.

Our story:
Hired a $30k counselor before junior year. 
Counselor suggested (and truthfully applied for DS - did all of the lifting so we didn't worry or nag) to a variety of local, regional, and natl ECs. Build a legitimate spike in SciFic and English based on his avid reading interests. DS is a crazy reader.
Had 3 new ECs related to scifi/dystopian writing (incl "editor" and writer for an online teen lit magazine; on our local teen library council; on a natl youth council related to book access) 
Submitted to some writing contests; won a few. 
Attended a high-profile summer writing program before senior year.

Because of his love of reading, his essays were brilliant.
Successful T10/20 run (admitted to 3 Ivies). 
At Ivy - applied philosophy and English. Still philosophy. But also Econ. Perfect GPA and loves school. Internship this summer, paying $40k.

If you care (and it sounds like you do, since you are posting here), figure out what you need to do to get him there. Boys bloom later, and only you know your kid. There is NO shame in helping them, so ignore the haters on here.[/quote]

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