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View Poll Results: Should he list it on his application?
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I like bacon
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09-21-2018, 09:27 AM
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Recycles dryer sheets
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I voted yes. Anything is better than nothing.
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09-21-2018, 09:31 AM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
Give me a forum ...
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Location: Boise
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Thanks. Keep them coming.
As far as the balance question goes, he has numerous other things he would be listing: summer jobs, math tutor, good GPA, good SAT and ACT scores, mountain climbing, IB diploma with HL's in Chemistry, English, and Global Politics.
I checked this morning and the schools to which he is applying just have club teams, not sponsored teams (@6miths).
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09-21-2018, 09:35 AM
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Dryer sheet aficionado
Join Date: Sep 2018
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Originally Posted by Aerides
I'm a gamer and I agree with this. If it's his only highlight? Leave it out. If it's part of a good balance, then ok.
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Yes. I taught in top universities for 20 years and was on an admissions committee for five years.
He should highlight it. Who knows, maybe someone on the committee plays Overwatch.
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09-21-2018, 10:00 AM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Pacific latitude 20/49
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Originally Posted by pb4uski
I voted yes... video games require certain skills... analytical, reasoning, determination, teamwork and other skills that vary depending on the specific game.... that he has attained such a significant skill level is an accomplishment worth mentioning but not dwelling on IMO.
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I would mention the skills demonstrated in a competitive environment but not the game. If they are interested, they may pursue.
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Originally Posted by Tadpole
I think the "other" data will determine the school's view of this data. If, in addition to being an accomplished gamer, the person also excelled in academics and interpersonal pursuits, the gaming data might be a plus in a close call between candidates. If the gaming data is meant to enhance lackluster "other" data, I doubt that it matters one way or the other. If the "other" data is qualifying but on the cusp, I would leave it out as it risks providing a character flaw of immaturity when making a choice of areas to excel as academic achievement may have lost priority to gaming achievement. If the college competes in the gaming of the achieved ranking, including it may result in a scholarship for the gaming team.
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Yes it may be necessary to customize based on which college if possible.
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Originally Posted by smoghat
Yes. I taught in top universities for 20 years and was on an admissions committee for five years.
He should highlight it. Who knows, maybe someone on the committee plays Overwatch.
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This is a high risk. It might pay off. But does he want to be pigeon-holed so early?
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09-21-2018, 10:12 AM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Sarasota, FL & Vermont
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Why would it pigeonhole the applicant any more than being an excellent golfer, or tennis player, or basketball player?
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09-21-2018, 01:04 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Hog Mountian
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Originally Posted by SecondCor521
Thanks. Keep them coming.
As far as the balance question goes, he has numerous other things he would be listing: summer jobs, math tutor, good GPA, good SAT and ACT scores, mountain climbing, IB diploma with HL's in Chemistry, English, and Global Politics.
I checked this morning and the schools to which he is applying just have club teams, not sponsored teams (@6miths).
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Based on this additional reveal, I still vote bacon - - - but now agree that it is in/not out.
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