<p>rofl this isnt a caltech thread. this is for UCSD learn to read AGAIN. And yes i have talked to admissions officers and ive talked to various counselors about this. And yes the well rounded students is quite true. Colleges need to know a person can handles grades as well as extra curriculars. And while doing those extra curriculars they can keep those grades up. Its a bit common sense isnt it? Well rounded shows students can handle coursework load as well as other events. Not just focusing on their studies. That’s how people succeed. And if you havent noticed the point system consists of being well rounded AND the affirmitive action areas all packed into one place. Passionate students do everything they can to get into college. This in place makes them WELL rounded because they do many different EC’s such as music sports and internships. If you were truly passionate about getting into college, you wouldnt do those EC’s just for it. your arguement is flawed maybe you should join your friend and stop talking on CC gg nub</p>