Hey Seniors: So we know that right now you are working
diligently on your college applications.
Good 4 U! Here are some tips on...
WHAT NOT TO DO WHEN YOU APPLY!
Being
someone you’re not
(suddenly joining 10 clubs this year
and protecting the rain forest!) Admissions
wants to know about one or two activities that are truly a passion for you.
Neglecting
the Personal Statement
Even if it’s optional – do it. It gives you the opportunity to give more
information about you to admissions.
Writing
about the wrong school
Yikes!
A student wrote about the ‘exciting school spirit, fun football games,
etc. and how fun it would be to live in Ann Arbor. Then the student sent it to Wisconsin.
Mentioning
majors the school doesn’t offer
Do your research on-line to make sure
the college has the major you are considering.
“Undecided” is OK if you truly don’t know.
Being
careless in Social Media
Privacy Settings!!! Be careful when sharing pictures, post,
tweets, and videos. Admissions often
interacts via Facebook and You Tube to provide info and answer questions. You don’t want them to see THAT picture.
Using
slang in essays
Slang such as LOL,
YOLO and :) undermines your college essay.
Admissions wants to get a sense of who you are -- your character. They want to see if you can articulate this
in a well-written essay. Make your
English teacher proud!
Read more about this in “Best
Colleges” Edition of U.S. News &
World Report 2013 edition.
TTYL,
GW College Coach
Did you “like” the Glenbard West Guidance –
College Coach facebook fanpage, yet?
P.S. Don’t forget to turn in green GBW Transcript
Request Forms to your counselor after you have submitted your application
online.
