Hey Seniors:Many of you are experiencing many emotions right now: elation, satisfaction… resentment. Most response letters have arrived bringing with them joyful news or possibly even a “maybe”, adding to the agony if you are on a Wait List or Deferred. Many seniors are reporting that they are still anxious about college - for many there are still important decisions to make. Your counselors can help you.
Let’s talk about SENIORITIS. Some of you have had this condition since September (You know who you are!) For others it began as soon as the acceptance notices began arriving. It is challenging to stay focused, but please know that colleges will note a downtrend in your senior grades and can rescind their admission offer. Your colleges will require a final transcript sent from Glenbard West. This is not just scary talk from your counselors.
The National Association of College Admissions Counselors Organization keeps statistics about these trends. In the Fall 2008 admission cycle, 21% of colleges reported that they had revoked an admission offer. The most common reason that colleges rescinded an offer was final grades (65%), disciplinary issues (25%), and false information on the application (29%). Public colleges are more likely to revoke an offer than private colleges.
Colleges will often offer a chance for you to explain poor grades before they rescind. This usually takes place in the summer and if there truly is a good reason or circumstance to explain it, they will listen and reevaluate. But “senioritis” will not impress college admissions directors!
The Class of 2012 is extraordinarily bright and talented. Plus you are outstanding young persons and your futures are very promising. In the Fall, on the first day of classes, your college careers will begin. STAY FOCUSED – FINISH STRONG!
T.T.Y.L
G.W. College Coach
