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by michaelchisari 3306 days ago
For the record, I graduated high school in 1997, and while I don't think working was actively seen as a disadvantage, it was a functional disadvantage (less time for extracurriculars and studying), and college boards didn't see working a part time job as any kind of life experience or extracurricular.

I think it's only gotten much, much worse since then, though.

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> college boards didn't see working a part time job as any kind of life experience or extracurricular.

So, so wrong. An honest job is what every kid needs. While not neglecting their studies of course.