<p>Say you have a stellar academic record and test scores. How far do you need to go in terms of extra curriculars to get into the top schools? </p>
<p>read the second post on this page. northstarmom is supposed to be a former AO at an ivy. I heard one person say she thought it was a satire, but…:</p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/210497-those-ecs-are-weak-so-what-s-good-p1.html”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/210497-those-ecs-are-weak-so-what-s-good-p1.html</a></p>
<p>NSM was an alumna and a recruiter/interview coordinator for an Ivy, not an actual AO. Solid source of advice during her time on CC.</p>
<p>It depends on which school you are looking at. For many top schools, they have to use EC and essays to distinguish top candidates among all those with stellar academic achievements. </p>