College Admission Helpful TRICKS?

catsushi
Tue, 27 May 2008 14:13:12 +0000

Sure I agree with 1 and 2, it seems to have helped me out. The admissions officer I talked to told me to send a note explaining a low grade, but on the other hand I was also told that to do it would just bring attention to the low grade. So I would say ask the admissions officer what you should do about the low grade.


Attend alumni events, visit the college, or go to any other college events you are invited to.
Sell yourself while having an overall “theme”.


Particularly with smaller colleges, demonstrating interest in the college is a big plus, so visiting the college and going to the events will help (plus it helps you get to know the college more, too).

You want to package yourself with a theme so that admissions officers can see that you have a sense of direction: interested in cultures, geologist, pre-med, art, future politician, etc.