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What is some advice you would give for a student working on college admissions?
I am a student in my last year of high school, college admissions are soon due and I want to know what one should expect during this process.
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Martha’s Answer
Hi Jie, this is an excellent question. Here are some thoughts:
- It is really important to stay organized so you complete everything and meet all deadlines. This includes making sure your guidance counselor knows all the schools you are applying to and the teachers writing recommendations know the deadlines. This will help alleviate some stress.
- Take your time completing applications, even questions with short answers. You never know what could catch an admissions officers attention.
- Accept that this process is unpredictable but for the vast majority of people, it works out just fine. By that, I mean that some people will get into places that you didn't think they would and vice versa. Part of this is that no one but the admissions officers sees the full picture - what skills and experience they need for the incoming class and what the applicant pool looks like
- Try hard not to succumb to the anxiety. Others around you will likely be upset at times, but once your applications are in, it is out of your hands. The exception is taking action to get off a waitlist but that would come after the initial admissions period.
- Similarly, try to enjoy the excitement of this period in your life. You are about to take a big step toward independence, discovering a lot about yourself along the way.
Good luck!
- It is really important to stay organized so you complete everything and meet all deadlines. This includes making sure your guidance counselor knows all the schools you are applying to and the teachers writing recommendations know the deadlines. This will help alleviate some stress.
- Take your time completing applications, even questions with short answers. You never know what could catch an admissions officers attention.
- Accept that this process is unpredictable but for the vast majority of people, it works out just fine. By that, I mean that some people will get into places that you didn't think they would and vice versa. Part of this is that no one but the admissions officers sees the full picture - what skills and experience they need for the incoming class and what the applicant pool looks like
- Try hard not to succumb to the anxiety. Others around you will likely be upset at times, but once your applications are in, it is out of your hands. The exception is taking action to get off a waitlist but that would come after the initial admissions period.
- Similarly, try to enjoy the excitement of this period in your life. You are about to take a big step toward independence, discovering a lot about yourself along the way.
Good luck!
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Jeiana’s Answer
Ah, I remember going through the college admissions process, it was the most exciting, nervous, and exhilarating feeling ever knowing that the decision of yes or no would possibly affect my chance at a great future. From my personal and professional experience, here is the main things you should expect during the college admissions process:
1. Do in-depth research about the institution you want to attend and learn more about their accreditation, cost, location, culture, programs, activities, resources.
2. keeping track of deadlines, writing personal statements, and asking for and gathering letters of recommendations from your educators and guardians.
3. Deciding if taking standardized tests like the SAT, ACT, SAT subject tests are required to be considered for admission.
4. Preparing for potential interviews with schools of your interest.
5. Waiting for the school's decision regarding your admission to see if you are rejected, accepted, waitlisted, or
6. Deciding what school you want to go to on or before National Decision dat typically on May 1st.
I hope this answers some if not most of your concerns.
1. Do in-depth research about the institution you want to attend and learn more about their accreditation, cost, location, culture, programs, activities, resources.
2. keeping track of deadlines, writing personal statements, and asking for and gathering letters of recommendations from your educators and guardians.
3. Deciding if taking standardized tests like the SAT, ACT, SAT subject tests are required to be considered for admission.
4. Preparing for potential interviews with schools of your interest.
5. Waiting for the school's decision regarding your admission to see if you are rejected, accepted, waitlisted, or
6. Deciding what school you want to go to on or before National Decision dat typically on May 1st.
I hope this answers some if not most of your concerns.