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<p>That is a bad comparison since it is implying that the 4.6 GPA has no ECs.</p>
<p>There is no reason why athletic ability should be a deciding factor. For example, that 4.6 GPA person could be an Intel Finalist or started a successful business during HS.</p>
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<p>Interesting stereotype there. We all know that no HS athletes ever do steroids or other performing enhancing drugs and that they never hard party at the end of the season with alcohol and pot.</p>