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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I've asked myself this for a long time. Apparently calm, reserved people who are very good at what they do and who may very well be the leaders of tomorrow, but haven't thrown themselves heedlessly into teen "leadership" ops because they're a little more thoughtful about their lives, are less "interesting" to colleges. [/quote]

OP here.  This is it, exactly.  My kids love to read, and have more or less taught themselves about the subjects that interest them.  They are intellectual, funny, interesting people - but none have any desire to run for class president, etc.  They simply enjoy participating in their various activities.  Don’t colleges need (and value??) students like this?[/quote]
I honestly don’t think the top tier value these students. A SLAC (especially a mid tier slac) or the honors college at a public flagship is more likely to appreciate such a student. Their Professors will definitely appreciate them![/quote]

That is my D. She got into an honors college this year and her activities were pretty bogus, just a volunteering job and an instrument neither of which were impressive. She has almost a perfect GPA in a tough program and had a 1400 SAT score.[/quote]

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