@QuantMech – I think SatchelSF might have simply meant that brains alone aren’t enough. Social skills & emotional intelligence are far more important qualities in terms of life success, as well as overall ability to function well and thrive in a college environment. That doesn’t mean that brainy people can’t have those skills as well – but it is the holistic admissions factors that give a window into those qualities. It’s why colleges do place value on qualities that demonstrate leadership or concern for others (like volunteer work).