college admission 101. did you know? the past decade has seen the number of high school graduates...
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College Admission 101
Did you know?
• The past decade has seen the number of high school graduates increase steadily to a peak of 3.43 million in 2009-2010.
• College enrollment leveled after an all-time high; total enrollment at 4-year colleges increased 37% between 2000-2010 and is expected to grow another 14% by 2021.
• The average number of applications per institution increased 60% between 2002 and 2011.
Did you know?
• The past decade has seen the number of high school graduates increase steadily to a peak of 3.43 million in 2009-2010.
• College enrollment leveled after an all-time high; total enrollment at 4-year colleges increased 37% between 2000-2010 and is expected to grow another 14% by 2021.
• The average number of applications per institution increased 60% between 2002 and 2011.
Did you know?
• The past decade has seen the number of high school graduates increase steadily to a peak of 3.43 million in 2009-2010.
• College enrollment leveled after an all-time high; total enrollment at 4-year colleges increased 37% between 2000-2010 and is expected to grow another 14% by 2021.
• The average number of applications per institution increased 60% between 2002 and 2011.
Did you know?
• In 2012, the average acceptance rate at 4-year colleges and universities in the U.S. was 63.9%.
•Average rate at public institutions was 67.1%•Average rate at private institutions was 62.8%
• The average ratio of applications to admission officers in 2012 was 620:1.•Average ratio at public institutions was 1214:1•Average ratio at private institutions was 403:1
Did you know?
• In 2012, the average acceptance rate at 4-year colleges and universities in the U.S. was 63.9%.
•Average rate at public institutions was 67.1%•Average rate at private institutions was 62.8%
• The average ratio of applications to admission officers in 2012 was 620:1.•Average ratio at public institutions was 1214:1•Average ratio at private institutions was 403:1
Top factors in admission decision
• Student academic achievements (grades, high school curriculum, and test scores) constitute the most important factors.
• Essay, teacher and counselor recommendations, demonstrated interest, class rank, and extracurricular activities rank next in importance.
• 75% of colleges assign importance to a student’s interest in attending the institution.
Top factors in admission decision
• Student academic achievements (grades, high school curriculum, and test scores) constitute the most important factors.
• Essay, teacher and counselor recommendations, demonstrated interest, and extracurricular activities rank next in importance.
• 75% of colleges assign importance to a student’s interest in attending the institution.
Top factors in admission decision
• Student academic achievements (grades, high school curriculum, and test scores) constitute the most important factors.
• Essay, teacher and counselor recommendations, demonstrated interest, and extracurricular activities rank next in importance.
• 75% of colleges assign importance to a student’s interest in attending the institution.
Types of applications
• Common and Institution
• Regular Decision, Rolling Admission, Early Action (restrictive or non-restrictive), Early Decision, On-the-Spot, and Priority Applications
• Scholarship
• Summer Programs
Tips
Don’t…• procrastinate.
• send more items than needed/requested.
• overlook important deadlines.
• use slang.
• name the wrong school in your admission essay.
Tips
Do…• start early.
• read and follow directions.
• pay attention to deadlines.
• make a checklist.
• ask your admission counselor if you are in doubt.
• highlight your top achievements.
• proofread before submitting final documents/materials.
Online resources
www.collegeboard.org
www.act.org
www.petersons.com
www.collegeview.com
www.youvisit.com
www.fastweb.com
www.gacollege411.org
www.commonapp.org