Trends in college Admission
- Number of Application Has Increased Dramatically, While Seats Have Remain Unchanged
- Global Competition
- Students Applying to More Schools
Key Factors in College Admission
Public vs. Private
Public
- Score/GPA Driven
- Residency Matters
- Not Much Weight in Extra-Curricular Activities/Essays
- Recommendations Letter Does Not Play a Role
Private
- 360 Degree Look at Student
- GPA/Class Rank
- Numbers of AP Course Taken(% of Course Taken)
- SAT I Reasoning Test Scores
- SAT II Subject Test Scores
- TOEFL Scores
- Extracurricular Activities
How to Get an Edge
- Planning, Planning, Planning
- Understanding the Important Element if an Application
- Giving Yourself Enough Time to Prepare, e.g. SAT/ACT
- Extracurricular Activities(Picking a Few Important Meaningful Ones as Opposed to Resume Building)
- Elite Summer School
Strategy Tips
- Best Advice: Apply Early Decision/ Early Action
- Recommendation: Getting Someone Who Can Write a Really Good Letter
- Writing Thoughtful Essays (What’s a Good Essay?)
- Special Talent, e.g. Sports/Music
Other Important Issue
- Strengths and Weakness of Being a Student at an International School
- How to Leverage Your Strengths and Improve Your Weakness
FAQ
- Do Campus Visits Help?
- Does It Help If I Get an “Important” Person to Write My Rec?
- I Am in 20 Different Clubs, Can I Get in?
- How Can Parents Help?
