[beckett]

Interesting stuff...I applaud your approach heartily and hope it signifies a trend in admissions policies across the country.

[RonF]

Understand that this approach is mandated from the school itself, although it is in tune with my philosophies. "Highly selective" schools (a phrase commonly used when discussing college admissions, referring to Ivy League, MIT, and other such schools) have their pick of kids who have 4.0 grade averages, 1500+ SAT scores, etc. They're looking for kids who not only have that but have qualities that will make them leaders both in and out of the classroom and add vitality to their campuses and communities.