Early College Admissions Season: The Aftermath
Monday, December 20, 2010
Rejections-Don’t Wallow Too Long
It’s normal to be disappointed if you were rejected at your top choice college, but a day to wallow is enough. Then, there is work to be done! Realize that recently, Ivy League and other top colleges have been outright rejecting more students in the early round. Last year, Yale rejected 38% of early action candidates, twice the percentage they had denied the year before. It’s better to know where you stand in December than be strung out until March. Now is the time to reassess your college list and make certain that your expectations are realistic. The Ivy League, Amherst, Duke, and other uber-competitive colleges are a stretch for EVERYONE these days-even if you have a 4.0 and 750 on your SATs. Make certain that you have enough realistic and backup schools on your list, and file those remaining applications now. Remember that many of the most successful people in America were rejected from their first choice college. Your destiny is waiting at another great college,
Deferrals-Reinforce Interest, Broaden Your Focus
While some deferrals result in a later acceptance, at many schools your best chance of acceptance is in the early round. That being said, there are things that you can do to enhance your chances of acceptance during regular
Acceptances-Beware of Senioritis
Congratulations, you got in! You can breathe a sigh of relief and coast through senior year now, right? Yes and no. Remember that your acceptance is CONDITIONAL on maintaining your grades and not getting in any trouble. If your grades go down significantly, you are suspended from school or arrested outside of school, colleges can and WILL rescind your acceptance. According to the NACAC, 69% of cases where acceptances are rescinded involved plummeting grades. So, keep your nose clean and your grades consistent!
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