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[quote=Anonymous][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]

And you "know" this how exactly? My kids are far from perfect and neither are the friends at T10. Most are passionate and highly skilled in areas complementary to academics as well as very bright and accomplished in academics.  Some are connected,  some have had a lot of help from wealth, but others are like mine. On FA, made choices, pushed themselves out of comfort zone and tried to find ways to show competence (awards, portfolios).[/quote]

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