What trumps a perfect SAT score when being admitted to an Ivy League college?

Answer: Getting a "1" in one of Harvard's four categories: 1.​ Athletics: Vars.​.​.​ Long's Digest Top Stories For You What trumps a perfect SAT score when being admitted to an Ivy League college? Thomas Au, former Portfolio Manager (Retired) Updated Sep 22, 2019 Getting a "1" in one of Harvard's four categories: Athletics: Varsity player sought out by a coach for the "collegiate" level. HIgh school stardom gets you a "2." Academics: ... Read More » Do any US Army Vietnam veterans ever go to Vietnam now as tourists? How are they treated, and what sites do they especially seek out? Damon Mazur, former USMC Combat Vet,Vietnam-Shield/Storm-Plus,retired at Marine Corps Infantr... Written Jan 8 When finally coming home from Nam, I — like many others — had a "war coat" made on Okinawa. The usual unit, battle patches and streamers. Big Third Mar Div Vietnam, Honor-C... Read More » Do Filipinos have Spanish or Chinese descent, or do we have the same blood as Indonesians? Jose Cruz, Philippine Born, Raised in Singapore. Travelled China Updated Sep 28 There's alot of misconception due to the complex history of the Philippines that makes it alot like an onion with many layers, but thankfully many genetic tests have been p... Read More » What is the best thing to do to survive if you are homeless? Peg Oneil, lives in Canada Written Wed Keep your car. Especially if you're a woman it's a lot safer to sleep in the car than in a shelter. Even if the weather doesn't allow that, it gives you someplace safe to s... Read More » If Russia was losing war, would they launch all of their nukes as a last measure? Matt Chanoff, Went to SAIS. Written Feb 19, 2020 I suspect, but have no way to prove, that the only nuclear country that would actually, intentionally, use nuclear weapons in a war, as part of a strategy as opposed to as ... Read More » Recently I've been thinking about the Philippines or Thailand for a permanent home because of the cost of the living, what are the negatives? Hal MacLean, Owner at Several Small Businesses (2011-present) Written Feb 9, 2019 Talking only about the Philippines, there are not many downsides to worry you. It's very different in how it works as a country compared to yours, but it does work. I'd sugg... Read More » Why don't most poor people in the US move to Australia, Canada or Europe for a better outstanding social security? Daniel Bittinat, former 13P MLRS Fire Direction Specialist (2009-2015) Written Wed They can't*. *Subject to a respective immigration system that tends to limit work visas to extraordinary talent, skills, or wealth. Basically, this means practically no poor... Read More » How should Vietnam deal with China in the South China Sea conflict tension? Lucia Millar, lives in Asia Written Fri Question: How should Vietnam deal with China in the South China Sea conflict tension? Answer: Well, the South China Sea conflict tension brings not only the challenges but a... Read More » Is it true that life is hard in the Philippines? Why are so many Filipinos leaving the country? Paolo Labog, lives in The Philippines Updated Aug 25 Yes life is hard in the Philippines. I was forced by my family to take nursing in college so i can work in the US. Living in the Philippines is hard. The minimum wage in Met... Read More » My blood sugar was 91 when I went to bed and exactly doubled to 182 when I got up. Do you have any comments? Luis Doriocourt, former Retired Electronic Technician. at USAF, NASA, Private Companies (1969-201... Written Mar 10, 2020 Tim Carter asked: My blood sugar was 91 when I went to bed and exactly doubled to 182 when I got up. Do you have any comments? My answer: What you are experiencing is the "d... Read More » Read More in Your Feed Never miss a story. Designed for readers on the go. This email was sent by Quora (605 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041). If you don't want to receive this type of email in the future, please unsubscribe.http://www.quora.com/