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Nikita
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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When applying to colleges, is it hard to get accepted?
I need to apply to 10 colleges which is my private schools requirement and I’m scared im not gonna get accepted to any
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Elizabeth Gray
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Lowell, Massachusetts
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Elizabeth’s Answer
This depends on so many factors, including your past experiences, academics, field of interest, and the college you are applying to! It's good to apply to 3 different categories of schools, safety, average, and reach schools. By doing this, you are not only staying safe in your decision, but you are challenging yourself and setting goals to where you want to be.
Briana Pelle, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech language pathology
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Nashville, Tennessee
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Briana’s Answer
Hi, Nikita,
You can find information about a college's acceptance rate online. Try websites like Niche or US News. You can also research what the "average" accepted students looked like in terms of GPA, test scores, extracurriculars, etc.
If you're applying to ten schools this gives you a lot of space to pick a variety of colleges. I typically advise students to divide their college choices into three groups:
- A "safe" option that has a higher acceptance rate, and where your GPA/test scores/etc exceed the average numbers for admitted students. For example, Oklahoma University has an acceptance rate of 85%, meaning you will likely be accepted.
- A "match" option where your GPA/test scores/etc fall in line with the average numbers for admitted students. For example, Northwestern Oklahoma State University has an acceptance rate of 56%, meaning you will likely be accepted as long as your qualifications meet or exceed the "average."
- A "reach" option that has a lower acceptance rate but where your GPA/test scores/etc fall in line with the average numbers for admitted students. For example, Harvard University has an acceptance rate of 4%, meaning that very many qualified students still don't get accepted.
Good luck on applications!
You can find information about a college's acceptance rate online. Try websites like Niche or US News. You can also research what the "average" accepted students looked like in terms of GPA, test scores, extracurriculars, etc.
If you're applying to ten schools this gives you a lot of space to pick a variety of colleges. I typically advise students to divide their college choices into three groups:
- A "safe" option that has a higher acceptance rate, and where your GPA/test scores/etc exceed the average numbers for admitted students. For example, Oklahoma University has an acceptance rate of 85%, meaning you will likely be accepted.
- A "match" option where your GPA/test scores/etc fall in line with the average numbers for admitted students. For example, Northwestern Oklahoma State University has an acceptance rate of 56%, meaning you will likely be accepted as long as your qualifications meet or exceed the "average."
- A "reach" option that has a lower acceptance rate but where your GPA/test scores/etc fall in line with the average numbers for admitted students. For example, Harvard University has an acceptance rate of 4%, meaning that very many qualified students still don't get accepted.
Good luck on applications!
This was super helpful, thank you!
Nikita
Pritesh Kshatriya
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Tempe, Arizona
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Pritesh’s Answer
Hi Nikita, you do not have to be worried about the admissions from now. You have to take the first step which is applying for the colleges. Trust yourself, there's a long way to go ahead. It's just a start for you. Start learning few thing about your field. Abd ne positive. Everything is made for you, you just have to put little effort to gain it.
All the best. :)
All the best. :)
Katharine Sobotka
Project Manager
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Ellicott City, Maryland
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Katharine’s Answer
Hi Nikita,
I think you have some great answers above. I just wanted to let you know that I applied to 10 schools and was rejected from 8 of them. It sucks. I'm not trying to scare you, I hope to relieve you of some of your stress.
I am now 35, respected in my industry, doing very well, and it doesn't matter anymore where I went to school, let alone how many I applied to. It doesn't matter when I went or how long it took or what I majored in. I did two years at one school, stopped for a few years, and then finished at a totally different school. I graduated college at 25, four years after my peers. And that's OK!
You are so early in your life still, and I know that's frustrating to hear but please take to heart that you are never frozen in time. If you get rejected from the schools you can always try again, you can take the time you need. Spend some time thinking about what you would do with a year outside of college. Make a plan! Would you want to work? Would you want to learn to code? Maybe you'd want to spend time volunteering. Having a plan may help you feel less scared of the unknown.
Good luck, you're doing great.
I think you have some great answers above. I just wanted to let you know that I applied to 10 schools and was rejected from 8 of them. It sucks. I'm not trying to scare you, I hope to relieve you of some of your stress.
I am now 35, respected in my industry, doing very well, and it doesn't matter anymore where I went to school, let alone how many I applied to. It doesn't matter when I went or how long it took or what I majored in. I did two years at one school, stopped for a few years, and then finished at a totally different school. I graduated college at 25, four years after my peers. And that's OK!
You are so early in your life still, and I know that's frustrating to hear but please take to heart that you are never frozen in time. If you get rejected from the schools you can always try again, you can take the time you need. Spend some time thinking about what you would do with a year outside of college. Make a plan! Would you want to work? Would you want to learn to code? Maybe you'd want to spend time volunteering. Having a plan may help you feel less scared of the unknown.
Good luck, you're doing great.
Thank you for the advice.
Nikita
Peter Rahtjen
Actuary
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Berkeley Township, New Jersey
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Peter’s Answer
Hello Nikita,
Believe in yourself, because confidence is essential! Take some time to look into the acceptance rates of various colleges, and find the ones that best suit your abilities. When you apply with self-assurance, you'll see positive outcomes! Wishing you the very best of luck!
Believe in yourself, because confidence is essential! Take some time to look into the acceptance rates of various colleges, and find the ones that best suit your abilities. When you apply with self-assurance, you'll see positive outcomes! Wishing you the very best of luck!