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<p>No wonder Asians are overrepresented in the best schools.</p>

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But Indianparent! Yes, you are right that we are overrepresented. But do you know how many brilliant Asian students also get * rejected * ?
In my humble opinion, colleges are getting tired of the same cookie-cutter product.
But I respect your opinion. </p>

<p>By the way, in this case, my mother would have scolded me for disagreeing with a senior (another parent). Yes, I am Asian.</p>

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<p>off topic sorry
[article</a> on race & college admissions](<a href=“Multiracial Students Face Quandary on College Application - The New York Times”>Multiracial Students Face Quandary on College Application - The New York Times)</p>

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<p>You can disagree with me all you want. I don’t care. </p>

<p>So, you think that is Asian kids were more like non-Asian kids (outside of the Jewish kids) who are underrepresented in college admissions, the representation of Asians would go up? For some reason I can’t quite understand the logic of that position. In order to succeed even more, you have to pick up the traits of those that are not succeeding right now?</p>

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<p>In order to succeed even more, you have to pick up the traits of those that are not succeeding right now?</p>

<p>Who says they aren’t succeeding?
My kids were accepted to all the colleges to which they applied. Is that success?</p>

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<p>I am talking about the other ethnicities as a group. They are underrepresented in the elite colleges. (Excep for the Jewish population.) If we want more Asian kids in the elite Us, surely it doesn’t make sense to emulate those that are already underrepresented?</p>

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<p>Who was also a double legacy, a celebrity (due to the book), and multiethnic, as opposed to a “typical” applicant whose parents followed the Chua formula (must play piano or violin, but no other instrument, etc.).</p>

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<p>UCB, there are lots and lots of Asian kids in the elite Us. In your experience, how many of these kids were brought up the Chua way?</p>

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That is so full of gross generalizations it’s ridiculous.</p>

<p>Actually, most of the ‘Asian…’ threads are ridiculous and circular with the same tired points so I’ll go back to avoiding them.</p>

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<p>Tell you what. This method worked till now.
In 2003, people with 2100s (ORMs) got into Princeton and Yale.</p>

<p>But, the time has changed. The admissions game is getting harder and harder to beat. Why do you think 2400 Asians get rejected * all * the time.</p>

<p>I think the admissions officers are getting tired of cookie-cutter Asians who are under stress during their entire high school years (sorry for the gross generalization).
Admissions officers are not impressed by 10+ years of playing piano unless you played in the Carnegie Hall.
Admissons officers are not impressed by 250+ community service hours by soup kitchen.
Admissions officers are not impressed by founder and president of chess club.
Admissions officers are not impressed by all this.</p>

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<p>Is this yet another “why are asians discriminated against in the admissions process to the top schools” redux thread? Lets save some time (notice they tend to get locked):
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parents-forum/1155321-colleges-racist.html?[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parents-forum/1155321-colleges-racist.html?&lt;/a&gt;
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parents-forum/1116437-story-my-3-asian-classmates-1-friend-my-area-including-myself.html?[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parents-forum/1116437-story-my-3-asian-classmates-1-friend-my-area-including-myself.html?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Amy Chua done correctly works.</p>

<p>I know one specific example where a student got into Harvard that probably would not have made it without the mother’s presence.</p>

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<p>Blah Blah Blah.
I think some parents on this board have a lot to learn.
On the other hand, I give my full respect to some of the parents.</p>

<p>“Why are Asians discriminated against in the admissions process” is NOT my focus. My focus is, wouldn’t it be wiser for Asian parents to adopt a DIFFERENT strategy other than producing cookie-cutter applicants.</p>

<p>Compare these two applicants:

  1. Asian Male
    -Piano
    -Varsity Swimming
    -NHS community service
    -Various honors
    -Mu Alpha Theta
    -2350
    -800*3 (Math II Chem and Physics)
    -4.0
    Or
  2. Asian Male
    -Varsity Wrestling
    -3.8
    -2150
    -750s in (US History, Latin, and German)
    -Genuine community service other than frigging KEY CLUB
    -Professional beatboxer
    -Interesting essay.</p>

<p>I would go for number 2. </p>

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This is not my concern. I am tired of the stereotypical Amy Chua method is what I am saying.
I am completely fine with mother’s presence. However, the mother shouldn’t do the college application for her son/daughter.</p>

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<p>Apologies that my post was unclear eastcoast- my comments were to the more recent posts that were quickly turning it into a typical asian lament redux. Your attitude is spot on. IMO, the parents who have “a lot to learn” are the ones with their ears shut.</p>

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<p>My main focus, once again, is that: </p>

<p>If you are an Asian applicant, you need to STAND OUT.
And Amy Chua’s method is set up for failure in this case. </p>

<p>Stop playing piano and violin, Asian children!
Start playing bagpipes and percussion!</p>

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<p>No need.</p>

<p>I also apologize in advance to any parents who are insulted by any of my posts. Please feel free to correct me. I want to ask a genuine question, that is all.</p>

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<p>Your view is refreshing, but there are several that seem to believe the Tigermom approach is the best/only way to go. Hold onto your hat. It might be a bumpy ride.</p>

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<p>The case I am using had the mother pretty much set up her application.</p>

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<p>Okay.</p>

<p>I intend on making a huuuuge college admissions guide.</p>

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<p>I will post it by the end of this summer.</p>

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Got any stats for us?</p>