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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You can't invent their passion[/quote]

Pretty sure most of the Ivy admits invented their passions, or their parents, or their expensive college counselor from NY whom they hired in upper elementary did[/quote]

Nope. We are squarely middle class and couldn't afford a counselor. Both at Ivies with multiple T10 admits.  I shared my love/knowledge of arts, helped brainstorm on activities, and acted as chaffeur. There were things my kids couldn't pursue because we just couldn't afford it. There were times when I said that if they wanted to stick with something,  they needed to make more of an effort practicing if we were paying for pricey lessons (and getting a discount from the teacher), but that they didn't need to stick with it if they didn't want to. I gave them ideas on how to take their talents out of the box a little,  but they chose what they wanted to pursue.  [/quote]

Oh ok, well besides your perfect kids that are the exception, there are plenty more that had actives and hobbies highly curated by parents and paid help [/quote]

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