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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]My Asian friends parents sent them to Cram schools in summer. They actually request the books for next school year then spend 40 hours a week all summer studying. They had pros helping with Essay, SAT tutors. Many their focus was just homework. And they worked as a group helping each other. [/quote] This still happens, including "Saturday school." [/quote]

That’s called hard work. Not “legalized cheating.”[/quote]

No that is not "hard work". Only "certain people" think of it that way. Colleges want to find unicorns with the SAT not somebody that studied and studied and studied for it. [/quote]

However colleges may see it, it is still hard work and dedication.[/quote]

I don't see it as hard work. I see working as a janitor in the morning before school starts, or working all night at a restaurant, or doing construction, caring for you 3 siblings and your sick mother ... hard work.

Do you know what you are even talking about? Spending time to work, read, and to study while others play is definitely hard work. And in case you didn't realize, Asians very often hold down jobs and care for siblings while studying, especially as many are recent immigrants with 2 working parents.

Reading a book and filling in little, tiny bubbles is not hard work. It does indicate somebody that is unable to speak for themselves, does not follow their passion and are afraid of their parents. [/quote][/quote]
All is hard work, some may be by necessity, some optional. The jobs in the first paragraph should be considered. Didn't the Mother Jones article say applicants are not given points for jobs, though? I believe that SES diversity should be and is considered. [/quote]

Stop saying it's "hard work"... studying is not hard work. [/quote]

You are an idiot. Obviously cruised through some weaksauce liberal arts program. If you'd majored in STEM, you'd know studying is hard as hell.[/quote]

I was a STEM major and my job is pretty gravy compared to a chef, or a communications major covering the war. The information is more complex but my brain works that way. I worked longer hours in the computer lab but it wasn’t “hard” work, it was a lot of work.

I think you mean it’s hard to realize your brain is not made for STEM. [/quote]

I'm also in STEM. I work long AND hard hours. Would never put down another job though, a job that I've never done.[/quote]

It’s so hard you are posting here.

Go work construction then come back and say your job is hard.[/quote]

My job is mentally hard, not just physical[/quote]

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