 As we finish this cycle of college admissions, the debate over the use of standardized tests, such as the ACT and SAT, intensifies. In recent years, there has been a growing movement towards test-optional and test-blind admissions policies, supported by anti-test advocates as well as some universities.  It's entirely possible for your child to boost their chances of getting accepted into their dream college. Here are five steps your child can take to become an outstanding applicant.  Most families overpay for college. Here are six danger signs that you might be heading in that direction too.
 Over the past couple of years I’ve heard school officials and parents say they think college admissions will be more fair and ultimately easier to get into during this trial period of being test-optional. However, the latest data (and my professional experience) shows the opposite to be true. The admissions process is actually becoming murkier based on what I’ve seen these past few years. Highly qualified students are being put on a wait list or turned down from publics schools. And let’s not forget how the private schools keep bragging about how selective they are and reject more students than ever before.  Why visit? I cannot stress enough how important it is to take a campus tour of a school your child is seriously interested in. While a tour seems like it would be a great experience, sometimes the opposite is true. Speaking from my own personal experience, a campus may appear to have it all when you’re looking at it online, in a brochure, or hearing about it from a friend or recruiter. It seems this campus has the best professors in a particular major, an active campus life, beautiful and spacious dorms, championship sports, or whatever is important to you. |
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