So in addition to having solid academic credentials, the ideal student would be from a rural place, a star athlete, potential humanities major (Philosophy, Hist

So in addition to having solid academic credentials, the ideal student would be from a rural place, a star athlete, potential humanities major (Philosophy, History, English), have parents with working-class jobs (chef, homemaker, construction worker), interesting or familial extracurriculars (film making, baby sitting), maybe an immigrant, maybe a racial minority, maybe not straight, but most importantly has great interview skills and personal recommendations emphasizing how outgoing, clever or mature you are. Or your parents are super rich and can donate money for a new building or donate their entire art collection.