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<p>The post was 327 words and about three minutes of my time. Alas. The answer to your question is in that worthless post of mine. If you’re asking a genuine question and not just playing rhetorical games, feel free to re-read; otherwise, disregard. </p>
<p>Also, nobody actually answered your second question about the relative rank of ECs versus test scores. I doubt that there is a concrete answer, though Libby could certainly prove me wrong.</p>