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Top Two College Application Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
THE Top two College Application Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
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The 2022 college admission has come to an end. After working with over eighty seniors and consulting with admissions professionals, these are my top two tips for 2022.
Pitfall # 1: Not budgeting enough time The application process involves many steps, from writing supplemental essays, requesting recommendation letters, transcripts and sending test scores. Many students failed to plan wisely.
Tip: Brainstorm a list of schools and essay topics prior to the end of your junior year and share with your school counselor. Plan to request transcripts, recommendation letters, and submit your test scores (if applicable), two weeks before your deadline.
Pitfall #2 Lack of understanding of the term “Holistic” admissions in the eyes of prestigious colleges.
“Holistic” has become a buzzword used by many colleges. According to Jeffrey Selingo’s article titled “The College Admission Process Is Completely Broken” from the The Atlantic, defines “Holistic” admissions is an attempt for colleges to look beyond GPA, test scores, and class rank and measure qualities that are not quantifiable and looks at other factors, such as extracurricular activities, essays, and recommendations.
Tip: Research the academic profile for each school on your list. Be realistic and honest with where you stand academically. You may be asking yourself, should I still apply to my dream school, if my GPA is below their academic profile? Of course, but also look beyond the brand named schools and their ranking. Your school counselor can be valuable during this process.
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