Originally Posted by Bostonian
Originally Posted by madeinuk
I couldn't give a hoot what others think - this is not about a race
Selective college admissions is a race (or contest). I have told my children that in addition to getting good grades, they should try to get really good at something. My eldest thinks he can shine at math (contests). His little brother says he is good at hiding smile.

No hook, no admission.

Bostonian hit the nail on the head here.