#well-rounded student

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Why being Well-Balanced is a Negative Approach: A University of Pennsylvania Success Story

The idea behind creating a well-balanced application is to show that the student has no glaring weaknesses—that he can do everything and is good at everything. That he is a balanced individual and a good citizen. It’s a nice idea, but it doesn’t work.

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Creating a Unique and Compelling Theme

I’m talking, of course, about the concept of Themes and the way they help answer the question of how to get into an Ivy League school. For many years, high school counselors, teachers, parents, and consultants have touted the advantages of being a “well-rounded student” when confronted with the question of how to get into an Ivy League school.