How Selective Colleges Evaluate Applications

In this video, Tom (CEG Community Manager, college counselor, and former admission officer at Pomona College) goes behind the scenes to share an overview of how many selective colleges review applications once you've hit "submit."
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[@willardsciencefair]

One of the best overviews of the admissions process I’ve seen. Such helpful info especially about the process and mission statement relevance. Thank you!

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Thanks for watching!

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Such good info! thank you for making this avaialble

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You're welcome!

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[@shaurikmukhopadhyay4875]

What can students do about Yeild Protection? What is the best form of demonstrated interest?

[@Collegeessayguy]

That would depend on the school(s) you're applying to. We share more on demonstrated interest in these blog posts: www.collegeessayguy.com/blog/how-to-demonstrate-interest-in-a-college-a-brief-and-practical-guide www.collegeessayguy.com/blog/demonstrated-interest

[@sarahconnell6332]

I understand “academic rigor” BUT why would a student take 10,15, 20 AP classes when most colleges only accept 2-5 AP classes for credit? And only if the student gets a 4 or 5 on the test? It seems like a lot of stress, a lot of time and money for very little return. 20 AP tests cost $6,000 -- it seems like after 5 APs the best a student can hope for is the AP class counting toward a general Ed requirement or actually placing them in an advance section of the course. And being in the advance section as a first year when you’re already dealing with the new environment, etc. I but not always be a good idea

[@Collegeessayguy]

Many (perhaps most) students aren't only thinking about the ROI on college credit from AP classes, but rather are taking APs to primarily challenge themselves academically beyond the offerings available in their school.

[@srawpdf]

Ethan Help! I already have a draft on how english wasn't my first language and i overcame that and now I teach ukrainians how to speak english online amid war. BUT i don't like this essay for lots of reasons. I'm glad you said to write about something I love because I've always wanted to write about my deep deep love and passion for the show survivor. I know a lot about it and I even made a club based on the show. But I don't know if this is appropriate since officers wouldn't believe that simply watching this show changed me? Should I write about survivor and what angle should I take?

[@Collegeessayguy]

That topic could work! A good question to ask yourself is: "Does this topic demonstrate the skills, qualities, values, and interests I offer the school as an incoming student?" If yes, then start outlining and writing your first drafts. If no, go back to brainstorming!