<p>cause the only thing on the app is a SAT score, and no one gets high scores without a prep course.</p>
<p>this girl has a really flawed argument. not something I would expect from most Columbia students.</p>
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work experience looks no worse than volunteering or ECs on an application. it actually shows a lot of responsibility.</p>
<p>money and background play huge roles in life, but there is still a good amount of hard work involved. especially now when everything is getting more competitive.</p>