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This doesn't just apply to Asians. Almost anyone getting into a top college (who isn't a legacy, under-represented minority, or recruited athlete) is adopting a
by sp527 9y ago
This doesn't just apply to Asians. Almost anyone getting into a top college (who isn't a legacy, under-represented minority, or recruited athlete) is adopting a very intentional strategy to design their application, starting well in advance (usually around mid-to-late middle school). College admissions at top schools is an arms race between stricter admissions criteria and prospective students designing themselves accordingly, nearly irrespective of who they are.
- rifung 9y agoIs that really true? I feel like there are people who are actually just passionate about things early on and have ample opportunity to explore those passions. I believe those kinds of students are able to make it into top schools as well even though they aren't studying for the sake of getting into them.. Or maybe I am naive