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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Are there any colleges/universities that look favorably on a well-rounded kid these days? Excels in range of subjects (but mostly math), high rigor coursework/high test scores, sporty, awards in debate and entrepreneurship but nothing national level, some student leadership, loves being involved at school, lots of volunteer hours, well-liked by teachers. But wouldn’t naturally develop pointy areas just for purposes of developing an application narrative. He thinks that’s phony. [/quote]
All colleges, need smart, rounded, nice kids. They value teamwork, curiosity, kindness, perseverance and grit as much as winning a Math Olympiad. If your kid is in the GPA/SAT zone, don't worry about what the colleges think. Instead focus on how he should present himself in the essays. He should start putting pen to paper now, it will take many drafts, many he will throw away, but through that process there will be an aha moment when he will get it right. Also start thinking through who to ask for the recos. Focus on the controllables. [/quote]

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