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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The entire system is set up to reward [b]rich [/b]extraverted sociopaths who like to brag.[/quote]

The process is absolute BS - rewards things that can be bought and made up (apparently - I didn’t realize people lied on their common app!) and got rid of standardized tests that are available to all with free prep and low to no cost. [/quote]

Ok, testing zealot. This is really old.  It is clear that testing is only one metric (one that essentially your family has prepped for well, so of course you want to lobby for some kind of equity notion). Other accomplishments are valid ways of determining a great potential candidate.  The real takeaway here is teach integrity. Don't cheat.  Don't dump everything on the system (even though it's clearly not perfect), which just legitimizes cheating with an "end justifies the means" attitude.  That "winning" focus may have gained ground with a certain politician, but that mindset just begets a chaotic grabfest and undermines any integrity or ethics. Just be honest and try to put yourself in the best light possible.[/quote]

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