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I didn't read this whole thread, but I hear what Fuzzie's saying.
I will say one thing also--community service is increasingly becoming the thing that sets kids apart in college admissions...in Texas especially, since they passed the law requiring public universities to accept any applicant in the top 10% of their class--regardless of qualifications. My SIL's mom is involved in the admissions process at Texas A&M UNiversity & this law has made their admission process more cut-throat than ever (and this is true of UT and other state schools as well). This past year they had to really start looking at things above athletics & good grades b/c they are being overtaken with applications. It is no longer enough to go to a big name prep school & get great grades, if you aren't in the top 10% in TX, you better have some SERIOUS community service on your resume.
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