Being Accepted Into College

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.

First of all, Congratulations on your acceptance to the Honors College!! Undoubtedly, the Honors College is an experience you would never forget, either because you really liked it or because you had to study day and night to achieve your goals. My best advice: make friends. In my opinion, this is an experience that you cannot do alone. Without friends, professors and people that you could rely on this two years could turn out to be very hard, plus your friends here will turn out to be like your family. Second, as a new student you are going to start hearing about all the organizations and clubs you could be a part of, however always remember that quality is better than quantity. Third, try to do your best in every class you take… hard work

[T]hat most colleges tended to admit students on the basis of six major factors: 1) high-school graduation, 2) a minimum number of prescribed units in designated subjects, 3) rank in graduating class, 4) recommendation of the principal, 5) personal interview, and 6) aptitude and achievement-test scores. (Beale)

There is one simple answer to what being successful in school truly means to me. To be successful, I would have to gain as much knowledge and skills that I can to be able to utilize it in my future endeavors. I want to be able to show my brains in a non-letter form. If I was to barely pass all of my classes but have obtained all of the intellect necessary, I would feel extremely proud of the four years spent in secondary education. No employer looks at the exact letter grades you held. They look for skill, determination, and brilliance. College is nothing like high school for the reason that in high school you can memorize numbers, phrases, or the answers, quickly take the test while

This semester has flew by a lot faster than I anticipated. The akron experience has taught me quite a bit that has helped me in many different areas. Being successful in college to me means to organize and manage all the parts of your life so that you are content. College is alot to keep track of and managing this and the rest of your life is the main thing that will keep you going so you are able to take breaks. Without breaks you will get burned out and I learned this pretty fast. I would say I was successful this semester even if my grades weren't exactly where I wanted them I am getting the feel for the whole experience.

I will start my career expedition by finishing grade school and entering high school. In high school I will try my hardest to get the best grades I can get. If I have a high GPA in highschool I will be able to have more opportunities with collage. Most colleges judge applicants by their GPA average and have a baseline of 2.0 GPA or all Cs or better. With that in mind, if you're trying to get into a private or more advances school, such as me, they commonly judge you on a GPA baseline of 3.75 or higher and also look at if you graduated at a higher percent of your school for that year. These are all of the most important things big collages that have a very low acceptance rate, look at when accepting new students.

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

For many years, the idea of success in life has been simple enough: a person embarks in school for twelve years, follows up with college, and that will lead to them having a successful life and career in adulthood. Meant to be a 'natural progression', for many, college was just the next step in life and simply made sense. There weren't many other choices to be made in that regard. You wanted a good life? You went to college. You wanted money? College. You do not want to work at McDonald's for the rest of your life? College. You want a guaranteed future? College.

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

What do colleges look for when you apply? They will look at your grades and application

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

Admissions plays a large role in the American system of higher education. From the time high school students cross the threshold of adolescence, they are prepped to become “well-rounded” applicants in order to please colleges and give the student a chance at admission. But what exactly is the American admissions system based off of? It’s not the black and white world that college applicants hope it will be, with all qualified applicants earning a place at any given university. Instead, the world of admissions is one of many different colors and dimensions that require some exposition into their wants and needs for students. Throughout this particular attempt to shine some light on the admissions process and background, the differences of elitist

College plays a significant role in our lives by providing variety of materials that help with

    The first thing people need to think about when choosing a college is the requirements and what kind of degree they want.  Community Colleges offer the general classes and associates degree, from here you can transfer to a University. Universities offer an associates, bachelors, masters, and doctorates degrees. The two schools do have different requirements.  Anyone who has a high school degree or a GED is most likely to be accepted into a community college. GED stands for General Educational Diploma. To receive a GED one must “Study and take a battery of test to certify your aptitude, knowledge, and skills. It is designed for those that never finished high school (Collegetransfer.net).” Universities across the country have stricter requirements. Universities want you to have a specific ACT/SAT and GPA score. The ACT is a standardized test that is composed of four components: critical reading, English, math, and science. According to BestChoiceSchools.com, your cumulative GPA is an ongoing average of grades throughout your high school career. The score ranges from 0-4.0, with the 4.0 being the absolute best you can get.

Having a high GPA and a good academic skill set is critical in getting into a good college. All colleges will look at my high school GPA, grades, and involvement in the school. Connecting to my GPA I must do good in my academics and shoot for the best classes that I can take to get more credits for college. Just like my academics colleges will be looking at my involvement and how I am affecting my classmates and campus around me. I believe that I can achieve my goals by senior year if I maintain a GPA of 3.5 or above, and get involved in extracurricular activities.