Chances of Getting Into Top Colleges

aunt_bea
Sat, 26 Feb 2022 23:21:40 +0000

streaksinsaow:

I prefer to study at California, mid to large-sized universities, where I can create connections with many alumni who are capable of being future leaders.

California isn’t the only state that can create connections with alumni. That happens in most of the US states with universities. Nor are many students looking to be “future” leaders. Anyone is capable of being a “future leader”. Most students are busy trying to complete their requirements to graduate and obtain future employment. Oh, and for the record, California is a very expensive state in which to reside. Especially as a student.

If every student attending a large university were looking to be a leader, then you would have millions of former alumni in leadership positions everywhere. I’m sure in some offices, everyone is a leader at some point. (I know my kids aren’t looking to be “leaders”; they are just satisfied with loving what they do.)

The weak point in your application? You are one of hundreds of thousands of students targeting top schools which, realistically, only have a handful of seats available. Additionally, you are an international student which further hampers your chances.