How to increase chances of getting into the college I want?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around strategies for increasing the chances of admission to a desired college, particularly for a student currently in grade 11. It covers various approaches, including academic performance, extracurricular involvement, and personal presentation during the admissions process.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest maintaining good grades and engaging in numerous extracurricular activities as essential strategies.
  • Others propose pursuing personal interests with dedication to demonstrate commitment.
  • One participant advises consulting admissions officials to understand specific college requirements, noting variability in admission competitiveness.
  • Another participant humorously mentions the potential influence of financial donations on admissions chances.
  • There are suggestions to focus on personal learning rather than the prestige of the institution.
  • One contribution emphasizes the importance of personality and interview skills, alongside strong academic performance and recommendation letters.
  • A participant expresses uncertainty about their intended major but indicates a preference for math or science-related fields, specifically mentioning Caltech.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants present a variety of strategies and opinions, indicating that there is no consensus on the best approach to increase admission chances. Multiple competing views remain on what factors are most critical.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects a range of assumptions about college admissions processes, including the significance of personal interests, academic performance, and external factors like financial contributions, which may not apply universally.

Who May Find This Useful

Students preparing for college applications, parents of prospective college students, and educators involved in college counseling may find this discussion relevant.

Farzan
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What are different ways I can increase the chance of getting into the college I want to go to?

I'm in grade 11 right now.
 
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Good grades and lots of extracurricular activities.
 
do something you love and show dedication to it
 
ask admissions officials at the college of your choice. some colleges all you have to do is apply, others there is a low chance of anyone getting in.
 
Farzan said:
What are different ways I can increase the chance of getting into the college I want to go to?

what college? MIT? Caltech? Georgia Tech? Stanford? UCLA? Duke? what major? EE? ME? Physics? Chem engineering?

there's many other factors that contribute
 
Have your parents donate a major science building, or a new med school wing, to the college you wish to attend.
 
get real. focus on learning, as opposed to absorbing prestige from your university.
 
Have a personality. Give that impression to the interviewer, get into and rank real good (if you don't, you don't have much chance) competitions (math, physics, chemistry, etc.). Get into extra curricular activities that require creativity and engagement from your part and most importantly, those activities have to be things that you like. Get good grades, good SAT scores, and get your teachers to write you excellent recommendation letters.
 
Ki Man said:
what college? MIT? Caltech? Georgia Tech? Stanford? UCLA? Duke? what major? EE? ME? Physics? Chem engineering?

there's many other factors that contribute

I want to go to Caltech, but I don't know what I want to do yet. Definitely something math or science related (physics and calculus are my favorite subjects)
 

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