More so than ever in the past, the process of getting accepted into a good college is difficult. There are many reasons why this is believed to be true. College enrollment is up but the number of spots at elite institutions has not increased proportionally. With globalization there are more international students that are looking for entry into schools in the United States. Further, the Internet and college admission training courses have made information on what colleges look for more universally known and the ability for those students to differentiate themselves harder and harder. This article will focus on ways that students can differentiate themselves and improve their chances of being admitted into a good school.
Tips for being admitted into college
The typical recommendations for being admitted into a college such as maintaining good grades, high SAT test scores, and a clean record are obvious and well known. While these factors are necessary and a prerequisite to being admitted, they aren’t differentiators and won’t be discussed at length in this article.
Instead this article will focus on other things such as getting involved in extra curricular activities that are unique and effective and allow you to grow as an individual. This goes beyond joining a debate club or a sports club and rather involves finding something that you truly feel passionate about And pursuing it wholeheartedly. What it is doesn’t necessarily matter. What does matter is striving to do the best at something and being involved in it.
Think about it this way. Your grades and test scores will show that you have the mental facilities to be special. Getting involved in something with all your passion and spirit will show that you have the heart to succeed. And there is nothing that an unsocial on the college admissions board wants as much as a truly capable and person with the heart and dedication to realize their dreams.
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