Anonymous wrote:TBH tell your kid to get a JOB. They will stand out.

My DC and 50% of their friends have a job. Private school kids that also play a sport.

Do kids with disabilities have any advantages in good college admission? I am not talking about only adhd diagnosis, what if they have autism, dyslexia, epilepsy or other diagnosis with IEP? What if they overcome their physical/mental/intellectual disabilities, and they have great GPA, decent sports, volunteering and EC?

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Anonymous wrote:How did yours stand out?
Grade inflation, mid range test scores, no test scores. Don't most seniors seem the "same?"

Professor here: The most imporant ability of a college students; being able to sit down, read a paper, and really comprehend it and communicate well.
Which EC leads to this?

Debate team?

I think debating well is one aspect of good communication. But there are many other ways.

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Anonymous wrote:How did yours stand out?
Grade inflation, mid range test scores, no test scores. Don't most seniors seem the "same?"

Professor here: The most imporant ability of a college students; being able to sit down, read a paper, and really comprehend it and communicate well.
Which EC leads to this?

For real. Which is why team ECs seem valuable. An ability to understand goals, be disciplined, and be cooperative. There are a lot of bright kids out there, but many end up being loners because they don't join anything. 18-22 year olds need to feel like they're part of something. Whether it's a sorority or the math club. Isolation is the real enemy.

Huh? While I agree those are worthwhile ECs, that doesn't follow from the Professor's comment at all.

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Anonymous wrote:My DS didn't do any of those activities. He worked PT as a dishwasher/host/food runner. He likes working and earning his own money. No grade inflation in Catholic school. Maybe some grade deflation.

My kid worked a lot too. Started his own small business.

At Ivy.

Ivies buy this BS?
LOL

This. So funny. My kid started a "jewelry line" (i.e., sold their own hand-made bracelets to family and friends and outside the grocery store). Well mine started a "landscaping business" (i.e., cut neighbors' lawns).

TBH tell your kid to get a JOB. They will stand out.

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Anonymous wrote:How did yours stand out?
Grade inflation, mid range test scores, no test scores. Don't most seniors seem the "same?"

Professor here: The most imporant ability of a college students; being able to sit down, read a paper, and really comprehend it and communicate well.
Which EC leads to this?

For real. Which is why team ECs seem valuable. An ability to understand goals, be disciplined, and be cooperative. There are a lot of bright kids out there, but many end up being loners because they don't join anything. 18-22 year olds need to feel like they're part of something. Whether it's a sorority or the math club. Isolation is the real enemy.

Yes, that is a good point.

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Anonymous wrote:How did yours stand out?
Grade inflation, mid range test scores, no test scores. Don't most seniors seem the "same?"

Professor here: The most imporant ability of a college students; being able to sit down, read a paper, and really comprehend it and communicate well.
Which EC leads to this?

Debate team?

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Anonymous wrote:How did yours stand out?
Grade inflation, mid range test scores, no test scores. Don't most seniors seem the "same?"

Professor here: The most imporant ability of a college students; being able to sit down, read a paper, and really comprehend it and communicate well.
Which EC leads to this?

For real. Which is why team ECs seem valuable. An ability to understand goals, be disciplined, and be cooperative. There are a lot of bright kids out there, but many end up being loners because they don't join anything. 18-22 year olds need to feel like they're part of something. Whether it's a sorority or the math club. Isolation is the real enemy.

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Anonymous wrote:How did yours stand out?
Grade inflation, mid range test scores, no test scores. Don't most seniors seem the "same?"

Then the one who doesn't do it and just focuses on school and their well-being, might stand out?

That's not how selective private holistic admissions works.
I'd suggest you get off here, and focus on educating yourself.

You have no right to order anyone to get off. Why can't I criticize the admission? Plus, now with AI, this whole thing will be overhauled. Maybe you should also educate yourself.

Dude. You complain so much. Get a LIFE.

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Anonymous wrote:How did yours stand out?
Grade inflation, mid range test scores, no test scores. Don't most seniors seem the "same?"

Then the one who doesn't do it and just focuses on school and their well-being, might stand out?

That's not how selective private holistic admissions works.
I'd suggest you get off here, and focus on educating yourself.

You have no right to order anyone to get off. Why can't I criticize the admission? Plus, now with AI, this whole thing will be overhauled. Maybe you should also educate yourself.

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Anonymous wrote:How did yours stand out?
Grade inflation, mid range test scores, no test scores. Don't most seniors seem the "same?"

Then the one who doesn't do it and just focuses on school and their well-being, might stand out?

That's not how selective private holistic admissions works.
I'd suggest you get off here, and focus on educating yourself.

Anonymous wrote:How did yours stand out?
Grade inflation, mid range test scores, no test scores. Don't most seniors seem the "same?"

Then the one who doesn't do it and just focuses on school and their well-being, might stand out?

Anonymous wrote:How did yours stand out?
Grade inflation, mid range test scores, no test scores. Don't most seniors seem the "same?"

I think if one has a long-lasting hobby (e.g. french horn) and demonstrate one keep getting better at it, I would rate it as a great EC, regardless if it is impactful to society, etc.

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Anonymous wrote:How did yours stand out?
Grade inflation, mid range test scores, no test scores. Don't most seniors seem the "same?"

Professor here: The most imporant ability of a college students; being able to sit down, read a paper, and really comprehend it and communicate well.
Which EC leads to this?

Um....book club??

No. Do they have basic math and literacy? Can they write well? Can they comprehend a research paper? Can they think critically? Can they solve problems? Are they interested in some subjects?
I truly dn't get why college admissions focus on these irrelevant things but ignore the very basic quality that helps a student to survive?

There was another thread talking about admission process in non-USA colleges where they hone in on grades and test scores

If you ask a student to submit an essay in a closed-book test, I think it will show you how well they can write. IF one score is not fair, students can submit an average of several. None of the take-home book publishing is trustworthy for evaluations.

I actually do think standard testing is a good way to show if a student has critical thinking abilities.