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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It’s very risky to fake extracurriculars. First of all you’re only doing it on one app, while AOs review thousands per year and they are very good at spotting inconsistencies.

Lies about club founders and presidents are probably the most common, which is why they carry very little weight.

You can lie about the federal judge internship, thinking you’ll never get caught, but AOs will know from experience that these are usually only open to seniors. Claiming you did one as a sophomore will raise a red flag.

You can claim you did construction work, because you know the company owner and he’ll lie for the kid if he were to get a call. But you forget about labor laws that prohibit underage students to use powered equipment, do hazardous occupations, requirements of work permits from high school, etc.

You can lie about coaching kids in baseball, hand waiving that it’s through the town recreational department. But AO read about thousands of kids who get involved in coaching through non-profits, private businesses, and know what an authentic experience is like.

It doesn’t take many inconsistencies to cast doubt on the applications and it’s downhill from there. That’s why all decent private admissions counselors advice to actually do the activities. [/quote]

Seek help, you sound deranged.[/quote]

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