The soulless overachievers don’t get perfect LoRs. There’s often a lot that can be read in how these are written. And it’s a mistake to think these kids that appear to us to be soulless are actually leaving teachers with that impression. In general, unless you see apps, letters, and interview reports, it’s risky to assume. (In fact, CC has a deep sensitive streak when some imply these kids aren’t really the whole deal. Many are wonderfully activated, in ways another parent wouldn’t know.)
I’m serious about in depth research of one’s targets. You don’t know how I annoy some. But that’s key. Otherwise, how does one get an idea what self presentation to make? Or what a killer essay is? Or even understand what they want to learn from it?
It’s not just essays that she can control.
What are her “good ECs?”