<p>Thanks ohio_mom and idad</p>
<p>My original post was specifically about whether or not being latino and playing varsity football was alone enough to compensate for his grades. My guidance counselor saw both applicants entire profile, including essays and recs, and she told me that the primary reason the boy got in was because he played football.</p>
<p>serchingon answered that question, so now I have a more general question, what kind of pieces make up the mosaic? I know this is really tough to answer because they analyze students individually.</p>