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Most schools publish information about the previous year's freshman class. You can learn their average test scores and grades and find out how you stack up!
Your original personality, the things you do, your unique talents and the places you've been and the things you've seen will all affect your college admissions chances. Being able to show what you have learned and how you have grown from the events of your life will definitely impress admissions personnel. Originality Colleges look for original, achievement oriented, and well-rounded students. Think about what makes you unique, what you can add to the school and why the college you've applied to should admit you. Keep answers to these questions in mind when writing your admissions essay and/or during your interview. Extracurricular activities Colleges like to see students involved in activities outside of school work. Involvement in sports, the school paper, student government, academic clubs, and so on, show the admissions committee that you are a multi-faceted individual. Emphasizing involvement in extracurricular activities makes for a strong application. Specialties You could be a concert pianist, a gifted artist or a gymnast trying out for the Olympic team. Any activity that you've spent a long time doing demonstrates sustained commitment towards a goal. Admission committees look for students who show this kind of focus and singularity. Personal experience Don't discount your personal experience when making your case for admission. You may want to mention a job you've held, a place you traveled to, or a volunteer organization where you have worked. Think about how that particular experience has shaped you. In short, your own experience can play a big role in admissions. | |
What makes you a unique and desirable candidate
