[tbw2]

Another problem I have seen is the demand for “extracurricular activities”. You “must” have an art, a sport AND a volunteer activity to get into a college, to get scholarships, etc. It is supposed to show that you are “well rounded”. But with this busy schedule, how then do you keep up the great GPA? Cheating.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

I will agree with you there. It also tilts the scales toward kids in the upper classes as well. I know a couple with a very smart daughter but because they don't have any spare room in their budget any sport is out of the question.

You have to be either a dirt poor minority flavor of the week or have parents with disposable time and income.