The Admission Odyssey Navigating the Private College Admission
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The Admission Odyssey Navigating the Private College Admission Process and the Common Application Everett Nelor Occidental College adapted from “The Admission Odyssey” by Dr. Erika Yamasaki
A few tips to get you started…
Types of Applications �College’s own application �Common Application (www. commonapp. org) �Common Application + Supplement
Application Deadlines �Early Action �Early Decision (I and II) �Regular Decision
What are colleges considering? � Holistic admission process will consider multiple factors beyond GPA & test scores. � Academic preparation ◦ Rigor of your curriculum ◦ Grades ◦ Trends � Intellectual curiosity ◦ Letters of recommendation ◦ Personal statement & supplement
The Personal Statement �This is the part of the application you have control over. Use it to distinguish yourself. �It is not a traditional academic essay. �Colleges will evaluate writing mechanics but more importantly, how you communicate your personality and passion(s). �Be authentic and personal.
Supplement Questions �These are shorter responses in addition to the Personal Statement. �Questions will vary from college to college. �Many supplements are looking for more specific information than what’s in the Personal Statement �Have fun!
What else do colleges consider? �Extracurricular talents & passions ◦ Supplemental letters of recommendation ◦ Auditions, portfolios, etc. ◦ Recruited athlete? �Overall “fit” ◦ Interview ◦ Campus visit ◦ Knowledge of institution ◦ Demonstrated interest
Don’t forget! �PROOFREAD submitting. the entire application before �Don’t rely on spell check alone. It can miss typos and embarrassing mistakes. Are you torturing or tutoring? �Y do i c this more often? IDK. Please use complete sentences and proper writing conventions.
“It depends…” The most common (and accurate) answer to most admission questions. So don’t hesitate to ask.
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