We all have heard colleges telling applicants that they approach each and every application holistically because they want to get to know each potential incoming student as a whole. It is easy to find comfort in that but we all know it is only true for certain colleges and certain groups of people. Groups of people such as really rich white’s who have the wealth to donate great amount of fortune to a college and bribe them into acceptances. In my Satire Skit, I am mocking the wealthy white’s that do not deserve to be accepted to any higher education Institution but because the world runs on money, they are perfect in the eyes of many.…
In her article "To all the Girls I 've Rejected", Jenifer Delahunty Britz appeals to a broad audience primarily composed by current, future and pasted college students. Although not limited to these demographics, the article primarily aims to console people who have experienced a rejected application. In lieu of conversations about this very personal and sometimes troubling subject, Britz attempts to console and explain why these rejections happen so often to such great candidates. It 's clear that bias selection jeopardizes students during their application process.…
he most glaring flaw of our college admission system appears to be its lack of depth and emphasis on the individual applicant. Colleges only look at what they think is the most important, grades and scores don’t mean your success, colleges give less chance of people’s future. “The essay questions are general and vague, and really aren’t designed to help the applicant express his/her individuality” said Yi Yang from “The Ultimate Flaw of College Admissions: More Than Race and Class.” Just SAT scores alone weeds out the “non-eligible,” even some students with stellar and interesting backgrounds. In conclusion these things prove that the way to look at a student overall is flawed.…
Brown is a place where students have the freedom to grow, learn about themselves, and enjoy life. In all my years of school there was always someone looking over my shoulder, interjecting their opinions, or spoonfeeding me the answers. I want my college education to be my own. Taking ownership of my education is a large responsibility, but I am mature enough to handle the challenge. The collaborative atmosphere of Brown, where students work with, instead of against, one another, will give me the guidance and support I need to figure out the best educational path for myself.…
Some challenges I’ve had to overcome start with me needing to get my life fixed. I used to be the student in high school that didn’t care about how they looked or what grades they got. I had no self-confidence in who I was and I had no aspirations on what I wanted to do with my life. Once high school was over life hit me and I needed to stop being the person I was because it was getting me nowhere in life. Now that I changed my attitude and my lifestyle I now get good grades and I finally feel that I have a clear future for…
An experience that has happened to me that will help me with my goals in school would be my time in the military. While I was in the military I learned that using time wisely, making smart choices and improved my reading and writing skills. Using time wisely is one of the most important things you can do. If you waste your time you can get so far behind that you fail. I have never been a failure and don’t plan to start anytime soon.…
My past laid out upon a table. My GPA, my resume, my test scores. An unfamiliar man whom I met for the first time was frowning, turning around in his creaky red chair, while hurriedly trying to contextualize my life with just a few pieces of paper. For 15 minutes, he sat there, unhappy, tapping his foot, analyzing what I’ve “done” with my life. He took a sip of water and suggested that I go to community college.…
The first claim the author makes is that colleges lie by telling applicants to “just be yourself” which falsely represents what the college is truly looking for in students. This statement could have been helpful to her argument had there been any trace of supporting evidence in the form of a fact or citation. Unfortunately for the author, there is no indication of where this information came from or what colleges, if any, tell students to simply be themselves when applying.…
Esteban Osorio English 15A Zachary Clough February 18, 2016 A College Student’s Needs 18 million students are enrolled into college every year in the United States. Coincidentally, each student will be required to gain access to the internet as colleges become more technology dependent. With so many different kinds of computers out there, it can be a daunting choice to choose the correct one for their specific needs and that can readily meet their necessities for the years to come as a student. The MacBook Pro was the pc I went with, and it was an excellent choice although there are plenty of other options that are equally as worthy.…
When I was applying at Old Dominion University, the application process was essay and smooth. The only thing was, it took me while to find interesting to attend Old Dominion University. When I was searching for colleges, I did not like the location Old Dominion University was at. I did not found any interesting in the area and everything looked quite and boring. Old Dominion University was in my top three schools but it was the only school I applied to.…
My community college experience. It is very important to be involved with others in community college, it’s called community college so make sure to interact with others in that community. Joanne Jacobs reports in an article interviewing Isa Adney “The secret to success is people, Adney writes. Talk to classmates. Form study groups.…
To (All) the Colleges that Rejected Me In her Op-Ed, “To (All) the Colleges That Rejected Me”, Suzy Lee Weiss argues that colleges lie to applicants with the line: “Just be yourself,” when in reality, they only accept a specific kind of student. Weiss’s argument is weak however, as Weiss fails to use any logos to back up her claim and instead comes off as a close-minded, slightly racist and homophobic privileged teenager simply ranting about not getting in, whom is not the type of student elite colleges seek to accept. Though her argument is weak, Weiss starts off her Op-Ed well, stating in the first sentence: “Like me, millions of high-schoolers… are asking themselves this week how they failed to get into the colleges of their dreams.”…
There are many involvements on campus that I am part of, such as LASR at the Case library, Organization of Asian Sisters in Solidarity, Latin American Student Organization, Sister of the Round Table, Tea Club, Beekeeping Club, Cove DoRAK, and Pet Pals. One certain experience I can highlight about my involvement with the Office of Admissions is when I hosted perspective students three times last year. As I will explain in one of the following questions of this application, the reason why I want to apply for the position is because I find it rewarding to be able to share my experiences with students from all over who are considering applying to Colgate. It reminds me how fortunate I am to be at Colgate, and talking to prospective students about…
Bob Jones University has taught me plenty since I started here in the fall, but what I will never forget the constant feeling of belonging I get when I walk from my dorm to my classes. I am surrounded by so many Christians and good people, who make sacrifices every day to help their students achieve. The professors don’t only focus on the education we receive, but they want us to become better people who are willing to live for Christ. I have become closer to Christ in the last 6 months being at school than I have most of my life.…
My formula for success as a college student is: attend every class, every assignment counts, and sit in the front of class. College is a student's job so they should attend every class that is scheduled. A student should attend every class scheduled so that they don't miss out on valuable information. This also shows the teacher that the student cares about their education. My second formula for success as a college student is every assignment counts.…