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Your application should be a representation of your best work. Be sure to sufficiently review your application before submitting. Have someone else review it and ask for feedback. Spelling and grammar mistakes, or including the name of a different school from the one to which you are applying, reflect poorly and are avoidable. Be authentic. Many universities read holistically, meaning that in addition to academic ability, they are looking for clues that suggest the contributions your enrollment will make to the university’s community and culture. Effective essays should reveal a bit of your personality and identity.
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Cornell fosters opportunities for its students to cultivate leadership skills. SHA looks for leadership potential in its applicants, knowing our students will eventually be leaders in the business world. DECA provides rich opportunities to lead. Your DECA experiences develop focus, professionalism, and strong communication skills. Although many schools you apply to may know of DECA, don’t assume everyone understands the impact DECA may have made in fostering leadership. Highlight your experiences in essays, interviews, and letters of recommendation.
What is the most important part of the college application? @ddjustme
Each part of the application has a purpose and is important. For those just starting to explore the Common Application, Universal College Application, or similar application format, you will see that it will take time to complete. Make sure you are submitting an application that is the representation of your best work. Take the time to put your best effort into everything from your essay to selecting the people that will write your letters of recommendation. Thoughtfully plan the completion of each element of the application; this is what you have control over—the rest is up to the admissions committee.
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You may receive very different answers depending on what school you are asking. Generally speaking, my recommendation is to do your research and make certain that you understand what your target schools are looking for in their applicants, and make sure these qualities are highlighted in your application.
How are DECA members seen by admissions officers? @ardinrow
For SHA, we know that students who participate in DECA— whether or not they hold leadership positions—have taken steps to learn about business, entrepreneurship, and potentially hospitality in a careerfocused environment. DECA students have pre-professional experiences. DECA applicants often have competed at some level and, regardless of the outcome, learn from that experience. They are challenged and must think on their feet in a competitive setting. DECA members have worked in groups and can be collaborative. DECA students have several of the qualities we look for in applicants that suggest they will perform very well in the SHA program.
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What is the most common mistake or thing missing on most applications?
The essay can be a great vehicle to give context and tie things together. For example, only listing DECA as an extracurricular activity is very different from describing the commitment and time you took to prepare for a DECA competition. For a school that does not know the DECA organization, this information can reveal additional attributes such as your time-management abilities and your professionalism. If you have an opportunity in the application to expand on an extracurricular or event that highlights skills that are important to the college/university to which you are applying, make sure that you do so. 19