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Originally Posted by Sly Si
In high school, I did pretty much the exact opposite of what I see encouraged here (though not for the reason that CC recommended the opposite). I didn't do any test prep whatsoever, save the few review sessions my teachers offered for AP tests. I didn't pack my schedule with APs. I didn't spend weeks on my applications. I only applied to three schools, and no EA or ED. I was in very few ECs, unless you count five different variations on "Band" separately. I did what I enjoyed, and I did my best at it.
The result? I had the time of my life in high school. I'm now having the time of my life at Stanford.
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most kids need test prep because they are poor at taking tests.
most kids take AP's because they want to be challenged and surrounded by other students who have hope for a higher education.
most kids spend weeks on their applications because they care about where they will be spending the next four years of their life.
and most kids who decide not to take any initiative with the college preparation process don't get into their first choice colleges.
just because you got into Stanford without working hard for it doesn't mean you have the right to mock on the kids on CC who ARE working hard for it.