Thursday we did case studies as we explored the admissions process at Stanford University. What an eye opener! One of the big take-aways for me was the importance of the student's essay and short answer responses. Admissions counselors read thousands of applications, so your essay truly needs to stand out. The readers want to hear the student's voice and get a sense of his or her passion for learning and ability to be introspective. Of course, they have to be grammatically perfect too. No pressure, right?
Admissions counselors want to get a sense of you in context of your school, community and family too. Letters of recommendation from teachers and counselors help to paint this picture for the admissions officer. Your involvement in school related activities and the courses you choose to take tell that story too.
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