The Role of College Admissions Counseling
In this competitive college admissions environment, countless students are presenting top grades and standardized test scores. How will you stand out from the crowd? What are college admissions officers looking for?
Building on your individual strengths and interests, you want to display a cohesive presentation of your unique life story. This narrative should reveal your authenticity, dedication, leadership experience and personality traits. Colleges want to enroll change-makers who are social and will work with others to contribute to the academic, extracurricular and social life on campus.
Developing these qualities requires effort and planning. Once refined, they can be communicated through the personal statement (the main college application essay), supplemental essays, teacher and counselor recommendations and, if available, interviews.
Taking on leadership responsibilities in your areas of interest is integral to showing that you are a change-maker. A counselor can guide you through your committed interests or help you discover new interests. From here, you can be a college-ready student prepared to contribute to your college and community.
This is an exciting time to be imaginative and take direction regarding who you would like to become and to achieve your goals!
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Cultivating effective study habits, guiding the exploration of personal interests and fostering self-sufficiency are key to academic success.
Through mastering time management and organization, students gain the tools to stay on top of deadlines and excel—in high school, college and beyond.
By charting a path that aligns with their passions, students learn to distinguish themselves and develop the self-advocacy needed to create positive change in their lives and communities.
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Choosing the right college can be overwhelming. Structured self-reflection can help students identify schools that align with their academic aspirations, interests and values.
Providing in exploring and comparing campus culture, programs and admission requirements helps students identify options that align with their academic, social, personal and career goals.
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Adapting to new academic expectations and social dynamics can be overwhelming. The summer before college is an ideal time to get organized and establish a strong foundation for a seamless transition.
Navigating campus resources—academic, social or personal—can be difficult due to university policies and procedures.
With a clear plan in place, students are prepared to find these resources to maximize their college experience.
