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I agree wholehartedly with @USMA 1994.
Some candidates can end up trying "too hard" to mirror the activities and stats of the "ideal" candidate in order to optimize their chances.
The result is a candidate who changes the essence of who they are. Instead of an amazing 4.0 GPA/ musician/captain of the swim team / you end up with a mediocre back up quarterback, with a dispirited attitude and a 3.5 GPA.
That said, I do believe that Standardized Tests are the one most heavily weighted thing.
Some candidates can end up trying "too hard" to mirror the activities and stats of the "ideal" candidate in order to optimize their chances.
The result is a candidate who changes the essence of who they are. Instead of an amazing 4.0 GPA/ musician/captain of the swim team / you end up with a mediocre back up quarterback, with a dispirited attitude and a 3.5 GPA.
That said, I do believe that Standardized Tests are the one most heavily weighted thing.