<p>Momzie, my super-introvert also did well in admissions. She is very capable of speaking with adults and is very humble. I think that the admissions reps must on occasion tire of the horn tooters.</p>
<p>I don’t think Feynman was that awkward either. The only time I saw him was acting in a play on campus at Caltech. (Lady’s not for Burning.)</p>
<p>Very cool mathmom.</p>
<p>Honestly, I don’t get the comments that sounded almost condescending that “there’s a place for Indians too” with a hint that those places just aren’t at the top. Introverts bring plenty to the mix. They don’t talk to hear the sound of their own voices (not suggesting that all leaders do), they can be easy to get along with and can get the WORK of a club done without demanding attention for it, they can be smart and interesting. Not having a long list of ECs does not make a person lazy or boring. One of my daughters is quiet but a natural leader. She actually won a top leadership award from her school. One is extremely quiet and definitely not the kid who will step up to be the president. But this is the girl who reads endlessly and manages to bring physics and history together in inventive ways. She’s a true scholar who excels in her work and has a much more developed work ethic than her older sister did at the same age. I can’t imagine that she won’t be able to show her value when the time comes.</p>