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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]PP here.   I’m specifically thinking of Dean J at the University of Virginia, who has made clear time and again that your core subjects are considered extremely important regardless of interest or intended major. You don’t skimp on them for electives.[/quote]

That's one school and one person. I don't think you "skimp" on them. Of course they matter. But if you want to stand out, show demonstrated commitment to your area of focus with the willingness and courage (and it is courage) to be decisive about where you spend your time.[/quote]

Right.  And you can do that and still take the toughest course load possible.  THAT'S how you stand out.[/quote]

If you want the top, yes you need to do it all and do it well. Less is needed for T20-30 range including top publics. 
If you cant do it all and also stay sane, sleep 7-8 hrs+, and ace the classes then in fairness you are not cut out for ivy/t10. They almost all are like that there. It is an amazing experience for those who feed off that type of peer: mine does. Beyond amazing. A small minority do not do well. Parents page every october has burnt out kid struggling big time. Most, per the parent description, seem to be lacking internal motivation and drive, used to being successful when pushed by parents. [/quote]

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