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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It seems that excellent GPA and SAT is no longer enough. E[b]C activities have to be supplemented with trips to teach underprivileged children in 3rd world countries.  And you have to be able to afford the said trips to foreign countries.  You have to know people to get internships and recommendations[/b].   All this in HS.

I just feel that I have failed my kids because this is just so overwhelming. [/quote]

I don't know where you are hearing this but that was the case ten years ago.  ALL college and university offices know of the fake "I paid $20K so my kid could go build a well in Uganda" gambit.  They are much more impressed by something local that requires grit, planning and multi-year execution, like Eagle Scout, Boys or Girls State or Nation, holding down a part-time job as someone said, assisting the Salvation Army long term.  Taking college courses while in high school at the local community college.  That shows more discipline and grit than mommy and daddy doling out money for a trip abroad.[/quote]
Interesting post because I'm the PP of the normal stats kid at Macalester. My son did Boys State, was nominated to Boys Nation, went to HOBY and took several courses at the community college. I didn't think a lot about it, but maybe that made up for his somewhat 'meh' GPA. I figured it was his interview since he's extremely charismatic and always Mr. Popular.[/quote]

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