<p>A lot of people with "drive" (perfect scores across the board, FBLA presidents, whatever) are relatively boring. I feel as though the kids with such great credentials who don't make it into top schools are passionless. Determined, but passionless. What I mean by this is...Well, you lack a personality.</p>
<p>do you actually know these people personally?</p>
<p>Wow, are you just saying that b/c your stats cant compare with those people with "drive"? Why did you decide to attack FBLA presidents? </p>
<p>Do you have to hate on them in order to make yourself feel better? </p>
<p>Get a backbone.</p>
<p>Sparkinthedark- I hope you're aware your argument is a two-way street. You're getting awfully defensive. Is that because you know what I'm saying applies to you?</p>
<p>I'm not trolling, I'm not trying to be contentious, I'm making an observation based on a relatively large pool of people I've encountered in my life. I wasn't targeting FBLA presidents in particular, I was just listing a random extra-curricular activity that's traditionally perceived as being for "overachievers".</p>
<p>The fact of the matter is, it's true. I would bargain to say half or more of the people who frequent this forum do not have a personality, unless you count 'desperately wanting to attend a top school' a major personality trait. In my experience, which has been pretty vast (I've attended four different high schools in four very different locations because of my parents' careers), I can tell you that most kids stressing over college lose themselves. They're boring. </p>
<p>You strip away the straight A's in calc, the push to attend a top summer program, the SAT prep courses and you have a very bland individual. A lot of "smart" (and I'm using this term loosely, I do not believe grades reflect your intellect) people are... really dull. They don't have a unique passion, they don't have something that makes them stand out. Sometimes they have violin or ballet or flute - because their parents forced it on them. </p>
<p>It's just an observation, and in my opinion rings very true. I also want to reiterate something else that I said in my first post - "The ones who don't get into top schools". The kids who seemingly work their butts off and get rejected from HYP. It's not always the case, but has anyone ever thought that it's not just numbers? That you need to have a definitive personality as well? </p>
<p>The only argument that really can be made against this is it was unnecessary to post in the forum. </p>
<p>You notice the frequency of these people aren't seen quite as often in activities that require an authentic passion. I'll cite an example: debate. Those people on this forum who participate in debate events, namely LD, will understand what I'm talking about. I'll be happy to elaborate for those who disagree.</p>
<p>P.S. Why do I need to 'get a backbone'? What about any of this is spineless?</p>
<p>Mega, I know this is a little late but I agree with you completely. That is why so many valedictorians with 4.0’s and 2400’s get rejected from the Ivy’s. Passion is extremely important in life, no matter what school you go to.</p>
<p>Now, Megasociety has something to live for. I find this an interesting topic.</p>