Admission Into College

Did you know that the average high school student in today’s society has the same levels of anxiety as a psychiatric patient in the 1950s? According to psychologist Robert Leahy, school these days can get a little tough– especially when most students’ first response to a heavy backpack full of homework is to worry over whether or not it can be done. In the past decade, Leahy and other psychologists have noticed a steady nationwide increase in the amount of stress caused by schoolwork among high school students (Slate Magazine). What does this mean for tomorrow’s leaders and future generations of dignitaries? Scientists have concluded that sleep deprivation, long-term health problems, and declining overall academic achievement are

Dr. Debra Koss ( child psychiatrist) believes that in our society today teens and parents face more stress and pressures than ever before. When a student acts up the first thought should not be punishment but what is going wrong in this young one’s life and how can it be helped. In Fund du Lac High School three hundred fifty-eight freshman out of six hundred thirty-two participated in mental health screening and sixty-four percent of the students tested were diagnosed with a mental illness. Many factors are contributing to this bad school environment ranging from overworked students, students ridiculing other students and faculty that genuinely do not care about the students. A teacher, who does not take interest in the students and does not do their best to make sure their students succeed, risks destroying their students confidence. 8,300 students drop out on a average day. These students say they drop because they don't feel safe, they can't keep up, they couldn't attend everyday or they did not have the confidence they would finish the class. Students everyday are either dropping out or hurting themselves because of the events that happen inside these school buildings. Forty percent of parents say children experience the most stress from academics. Chronic stress causes a sense of panic which causes more stress. “Despite whatever is going on -if you are a bit depressed, stressed, or overwhelmed you want to put up this positive

With over 2600 students in grades 9-12, and a caseload of 400+, maintaining and developing socially, emotionally, and balanced students can be a challenge when student abilities do not always match the expectations of stakeholders. Though my school is diverse, socioeconomic status is a contributing factor when it comes to expectations, college admittance, and overall student success. Socioeconomic status increases stress because parents expect their child to get into a top university, and many are not open to a community college, even if that is what would be best for the student. For these reasons, I have identified stress and anxiety as the identified critical need. Of last year’s graduating class, 92% attended a college or university, with 63% of those attending a four-year institution. In addition, our school administered over 550 Advanced Placement (AP) exams to 10th–12th

The true value of education is lost as grades and numbers become top priority. In a spoken word, Suli Breaks shares that students have becomes zombies in schools that run everything in a routine. They lose sleep to hand in assignments and meet the dead-line yet by that time the students are also half dead. The grade is all that the student starts to care about because that is what the school is directing their efforts towards. With all of their focus on the grade no one remembers to remember what they learned and apply it in life. Thus, it is in one semester and out the next. In one study teachers witnessed “unprecedented levels of school-related anxiety, stress, and mental health amongst pupils, particularly at exam time”. People may think that only college students do all nighters but it actually is not surprising to find high school and sometimes even middle schools staying up late nights trying to finish up assignments. All of this leads to sleep deprivation which affects the student’s health and in turn propels their stress as time virtually elapses out of existence. Likewise, the school system runs in such a way that mistakes become feared in an unhealthy manner. It is fine to have the fear of failure but one must learn to accept it because once it is accepted, children are not afraid to take a chance at trying something new. Ken Robinson makes the point that “we

There are five sequential steps in the typical pipeline to college (Choy, Horn, Nunez, & Chen, 2000). Students need to aspire to attain a bachelor’s degree early; prepare educationally to ensure qualification; undertake admission examinations; submit applications to a four year college; and receive response confirming acceptance. Students need current, realistic information about the array of postsecondary options and their individual likelihood for success in particular fields (Valadez, 1998). The readiness of students academically, socially, and emotionally in high school increases the chance for a successful transition to college (Conley, 2008).

School is a crucial part of a person’s life due to the amount of knowledge and successability a person might gain in their future. School can also be a place where students can interact with their fellow friends, but for others it can be a traumatizing place due to the amount of stress and also responsibility they might carry . This can be because of the stress teachers may put on the students. This can lead to students not giving their full effort on school, which will cause them to be mediocre students, and they wouldn’t be able to show their teacher the true potential they carry within themselves. These types of students are the one’s who are typically the students that aren’t successful in school. They just don’t

Overall, I learned that getting into college is extremely difficult. People just can't go into high school and not care because it is crucial that a person does well. Right now I am doing extremely well in my academics. I learned that I have to get a plethora of scholarships, and also maintain my high academic standard. Getting a job early is key, which I'm the team manager for the College of Charleston women's basketball team, so I have a little bit of coaching experience. Tulane University will help achieve my goals of becoming a women's basketball head or assistant coach because I will be learning from the best coaches in the country. The business program will also teach me commutation skills and leadership skills, which are vital if I want

Admission awards at a college or university usually transpire only after successfully passing a series of academic qualifying standards as the chief component of an overall admissions process. Exceptions to that process include possession of extraordinary athletic ability or artistic talent desired by an institution. In other words, the ball remains in their court unless an applicant adds something special. Stanford University probably offers one of the premier exceptions requiring both outstanding academics and athletic abilities regarding athletic scholarship. Otherwise, especially concerning state colleges and universities, a highly competitive process ensues due to the sheer number of applicants received annually versus the number of

I am in an anomalous situation. I am an immigrant from Venezuela, have been living in the States for 10 years as of September, and am not yet considered a permanent citizen. This has of course circumscribed my options, but it has widened my perspective and encouraged my engagement in academic activities to benefit the rigor of my academic profile. In the ongoing process of striving to overcome my own limitations and deficits, I have grown to value assiduity and diligence. College applications have surfaced, and I am definitely limited. Although, I grateful to have opportunities to be able to attend an institution of higher education and hopeful to fulfill my potential.

Applying for college was very challenging. There were several steps I had to take before I could officially start. The first step I took before applying was taking the ACT test. Standardized test has always been difficult for me, so taking the test was something I really had to work on. It took a lot of studying and dedication. The second step I had to take was to attend registration, which at my college is called SOAR. It was overnight and we had two full days of information and it was very overwhelming at times. It was exhausting and the two days we were there felt like a week. Another step I did when applying for college was finding scholarships. I was homeschooled throughout high school so finding a good scholarship was almost impossible

I am a senior in high school and I am learning what I want to do with my life and what college I want to go to and how I apply for it. The major that I want to go into is Registered Nursing which is a good thing to know going into college and if that college has it which mine does offer. I am about to explain the steps to get in the college of Stephen F. Austin (SFA). The steps are the application process, housing, and then the financial Aid package. It is very important to do all of the steps as early as possible because if you do not, there might not be a spot open for you when you are ready to apply for college.

As students begin their senior year of high school they are constantly bombarded with questions about their plans for their next years in the real world. We seniors often find this decision challenging as we compare the different costs and programs each college or university can offer us. Not only do we have to choose from the thousands of universities across the country, but as well as the different campuses each college may provide. Before my senior year I had little knowledge when it came to colleges. However, through my own research to find out what college may be the best fit for me I have come a long way and have been able to narrow my search down. I have learned that for many big name schools it is common for them to have a main campus

In class we have been doing I searches, which are research papers made to learn more about a subject. Our subject was given to us it is anything under the wide category of college. Knowing being accepted into college relied on certain things, like my GPA and ACT scores, I decided to research how it varied from college to college. I also research some of the programs and degrees to see if I would like to possibly attend to the college based on the classes and degrees offered. The last thing I researched was housing, how housing on campus and housing on campus worked to clarify my thoughts about housing while in college.

According to Nadeem et al research study (2012), at the point when nervousness builds, scholastic accomplishment diminishes in both male and female understudies. On the other hand, Dobson (2012) research suggests that anxiety can be limited if tended to at an early age. Diminishing nervousness levels in students is vital for making a difference to expand scholarly accomplishment. Students of all scholastic accomplishment levels experience the ill effects of scholarly nervousness. Indeed, even students who do well on classwork and homework can experience the ill effects of test nervousness and do inadequately on tests. Meager scholastic execution can expand uneasiness levels. Talented students who are sticklers can experience the ill effects

For years, the OUSD (Oakland Unified School District) has been trying to make amends to their schools. So far, some aspects are changing. The rate of students graduating has gone up to 66.8 percent, the number of suspensions has decreased to one-third of what it used to be, and enrollment rates are steady. However, some things have yet to be improved by the OUSD. The rate of absent students is still high, only 38 percent of third graders read at grade level, and the most important issue, the rate of college acceptance remains low (Barbara Grady). How can the college acceptance rate increase? One high school in Oakland that goes by the name of American Indian Public High School