College Admissions Tips

The college application process can be extremely nerve wracking and stressful, but knowing what to expect can help make the process easier. Zaragoza Guerra, a former Senior Admissions Officer from MIT puts it this way: “Admissions officers never deny students admission to their respective colleges, they only deny pieces of paper. Spend time making sure your “paper” speaks to who you are.” Here are a few tips you can follow to help you get through the college admissions process:

1.     Take the most challenging curriculum available at your high school. Colleges like to see that you challenge yourself and don’t take the easy way out like most students do in their senior year.

2.     Get involved in extracurricular activities such as school clubs, community volunteer activities, and other projects related to your academic career. According to Yale University, your record of extracurricular activities should demonstrate that you participate actively in your community beyond the classroom. It should also show that you take leadership opportunities when available and pursue the things that you are really passionate about.

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3.     Visit the college campus to get a feel for what student life is like there. The only way you’ll know if a college is fit for you is by visiting. Ask questions, interact with current students, and walk around campus to see how the college environment is like there. Colleges also take note of your visit and this sets you apart from the rest of the college applicants

4.     Start your college application and essay early. Don’t wait until the last day of the deadline to submit your application. You have a better chance of getting accepted if you apply early. Most colleges get inundated with applications the last day and that can be overwhelming. Not to mention, it says a lot about the applicant too. It shows up in weak essays and extracurricular reports. Give yourself time to prepare your essay and gather recommendation letters. Doing these things in a rush will only result in sloppy work and ultimately, rejection.

5.     Never take rejection personally. Colleges reject many qualified students because of a limited number of seats. Don’t allow rejection to define you or affect your self-worth. Keep your head up and embrace the colleges that have accepted you. Celebrate the acceptance letters you receive.

Most importantly, remember to always do your best in every aspect of the college admissions process. It may be overwhelming, but when you get through it all your hard work will pay off. Also remember to choose the college that you feel is right for you regardless of what others have to say. Make sure you feel comfortable and happy with your final choice because after all, that’s what matters the most.

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