337: How Colleges Evaluate Applicants – The Breakdown

Don’t fall prey to myths about how colleges evaluate their applicants! If you have a full understanding of all the criteria, you can better plan for a more successful college search. Here’s the breakdown: * Know the 6 factors that are part of the admissions decisions * Understand 5 characteristics that colleges are actually looking for (including ability to keep up with academics on campus, curiosity, interest in learning etc)* What it means to be “admitted” and what colleges are actually trying to do, including a super cool football metaphor* The different emphasis between big universities and smaller private schools. * How to use this breakdown to influence your choices