I can't help but think of this article on Study Hacks. In particular, scroll down to the section called The Insider Advantage. http://calnewport.com/blog/2010/

I can't help but think of this article on Study Hacks. In particular, scroll down to the section called The Insider Advantage. http://calnewport.com/blog/2010/03/26/how-to-get-into-stanford-with-bs-on-your-transcript-failed-simulations-the-surprising-psychology-of-impressiveness/ http://calnewport.com/blog/2010/03/26/how-to-get-into-stanfo...