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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]People at lower SES schools have a greater chance of getting into the advanced band/orchestra earlier in the high school career, and thus receive the higher GPA boost. People at lower SES schools have a greater chance of making the varsity sports teams earlier. People at lower SES schools have a chance at obtaining leadership positions in sports and music. They have a greater chance at starring roles in drama. Those are all things that look great on a college application. Competition is fierce at the higher SES schools for leadership positions, sports teams, and music programs. On top of having to juggle an advanced academics course. Some kids thrive in that kind of cut-throat environment. Some kids don't.[/quote] This.[/quote]
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