<p>First of all, EC’s are pretty irrelevant to the majority of colleges–don’t confuse the CC universe with the real world. Second, how would you like students evaluated, if not on their past performance in class (GPA) and by objective comparison to their peers (standardized test scores)? Are you aware that an applicant’s high school GPA is the best predictor of college success? Are you also aware that in many countries, entry to college is determined by what track you were placed in as a child or what governmental official you are related to or pay off?</p>