The College Admissions Process

In his essay “Frank Bruni” which appear Rethinking College Admissions, where he was insistent that college admissions process should change, and this essay published in New York Times. The college admissions process look for many things that hard for the students to have. In sated of accepting the student how come from poor society and develop there knowledge so they can have better live, they accept the students who come from the best school. Moreover, they emphasize on the student who have high grade on standardized tests, the AP classes and extracurricular activities without looking for the students who cannot do this things. All this requirements are for pacific class of people who can have it, even for the sport scholarship they look for

I attend CollegeBoard the College Selection Process: Find the “Best Fit” webinar. There were two presenters Melissa Caperton, Senior Associate, American Council on Education American College Application Campaign (ACAC) and Dr. Venisa Green, Professional School Counselor, Percy L. Julian High School, Chicago Public Schools. I would definitely recommend this webinar because I have learned a lot how to increase the number of first-generation and low-income students pursuing a college degree. Also I have learned quite a bit about how to help high school senior students navigate college admission process and ensure they apply to at least one college. I am going to

College admissions officers say the worst essays they read on college applications are self-absorbed recitals of high-school achievements: the what-I-learned-by-working-so-hard-a s-yearbook-editor essay, the I-went-to-Europe-and-learned-how-complex-the-world-is essay and the how-to-solve-world-hunger-and-all-the-other-world-problems essay.

The day of the ACT has come. I anxiously stumble toward an empty desk. The test proctor glares at me as we begin. The other test takers seem so calm, with their #2 pencils lined up neatly on their desks. All I have are #3 pencils! Even worse: I have showed up to the test in my underwear!

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

Ever since my brother came back home from Illinois State University with many positive comments about the college I have wanted to go there. He told me about all the different things one can do there, and how easy it was to make friends. He also talked about how great all his professors were. I was instantly intrigued by all the university has to offer in activities and academics.

College admissions are pretty simple. They check your GPA and ACT/SAT test scores and see if you match their expectations. If you do, they will take you. If you don’t, they will reject you. What about if you are stuck in the middle? What if you don’t quite meet their expectations, but you don’t really fall below them? What’s supposed to be a tie breaker or the cherry on top of the cake is now a very controversial topic. Being a legacy student can have a significant impact in the admission process, if you are one. It also gives you a huge advantage over non-legacy students. Being a legacy student has the potential of getting you admitted into the college that you want, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. UW should take legacy into

College can be for everyone. Who would not appreciate a diploma that recognizes the commitment to at least four years of higher education? Whether one seeks an occupation, financial stability, or personal growth, a college education serves numerous benefits. As methods of education continue to evolve, pushing many over the top while leaving some behind, education is a human right we must not neglect to practice. Matt Price’s Article College isn’t for everyone -- No, Really discusses youths trend of attending college for the wrong reasons such as money and to conform to social norms. Price talks about an encounter he had with a young man reporting that “$11 an hour -- good money for an 18- year-old.”

The first day I ever really checked the mail was when it started getting cold here in Killeen, Texas. Usually my mom would check the mail, but it was the beginning of November and I was expecting something important. As I opened the mailbox I saw an envelope from Baylor. I rushed inside the house, convinced all my family to come around, and opened the envelope. There it was, my acceptance letter, I got in. Getting into Baylor made me realize fate was real. I was beyond excited, because there were so many signs that this was meant for me.

The college admissions standards in America today are more rigorous and in depth than they have ever been but can also be somewhat unfair. The process of applying can be quite stressful for students and parents alike as they try to successfully weave their way through an expansive application that includes everything from essays to transcripts and so much more. And while the feeling of being accepted leads to true exuberance because of all that hard work (as I can personally attest to), the feeling of being denied can rival it in intensity without a doubt (as I unfortunately can also confirm). As college becomes more and more encouraged in high schools across the nation, and as the number of college applicants continues to grow there will continue to be more of those students who are not accepted to a certain school, granted there is a place for everyone. But this phenomenon brings up a simple question; why? Students are left to ponder why they didn’t receive admission in many cases, as no college that I know of gives an actual reason as to why acceptance was granted or denied. Luckily we do have some information supplied by schools and other various sources on what factors are the most important to schools. While we may not like all of what we find when taking a closer look, it is still interesting nonetheless.

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.

Being the first one to go to college in my whole generation carries lots of pride, and pressure. I am all on my own; from preparing my grade, taking tests to filling out applications, FAFSA; it's all me. Aside from my supportive counsellors, the Internet has been my main resources on this journey. I wish if there were more guidance, as early as freshman year, for first year college applicants like me. No matter how stressful it is, I know for a fact that my parents' smiles when they receive my acceptances are priceless.

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.

The process of applying to colleges has been a whole new ball game for me, a game I was not yet ready to play, a game that has sent my stress level through the roof. This experience has been much different from any other one I have met, this experience has stressed me out to the max. It hit me that this process determines where I start the next chapter of my life. It's nothing compared to going from your Freshman to Sophomore year of high school. This is a big change. Recently, I let all of my emotions out to my mom, how stressed I had grown over this, she told me how surprised she was considering she knew my personality and didn't expect this to upset me. However, she said something that has repeated itself in my head over and over. She told me that “applying to college was only the beginning, and all the stress that [I am] feeling is only preparing me for the harder times ahead. This is nothing compared to what [I’m] going to face in the future.” She was right, I should not stressing over whether I get into schools because if I think this is difficult, who knows what I'm going to do in the future when something major happens.

Colleges select students in order to create a diverse environment that fosters people who will contribute to society. In order to do so, college admissions must consider many factors. Admissions should focus most of their attention on GPA and extracurricular achievements. While standardized tests should not be highly considered, ethnicity and socioeconomic identity should still play a small factor in the process. Some people like Suzy Lee Weiss argue that academics should be the sole factor in determining a student’s eligibility for college acceptance. Extracurricular activities and personal achievements are ways to represent that a student possesses necessary skills like valor, teamwork and time management. Although standardized test scores