Importance of a college application

Essay by SeaKingsHigh School, 11th gradeA, February 2003

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Applying For College

Applying for college can be a difficult process for some students there are many things to consider such as expenses, location and choosing a major. Also the competition can be very tough for some students to even be acknowledged by some colleges. Many students try different ways to better their chances of being selected by the colleges as create are build something that will show more of their skills and talents.

Students should fill out their application supplements with effort because it is really the only way they can express who they really are other than just grades and projects to the admission officers at the college. Students today focus technology as a way to improve their college applications because it is more creative and shows how a student is skilled in those areas. So it is important to include some sort of supplementary materials to be noticeable and stand out from thousands of other applicants.

Even if students are not accepted because of their academic records they might still have a chance to be accepted if they make a good impression on their supplementary materials but still some colleges may only look at a students application supplements only after they meet the academic standards of the colleges but it still gives a students better chances of being accepted. Sometimes admission personnel do not have the time to properly view an applicant's technological supplement so it may be overlooked and not improve a student's chance of getting accepted to a college.

Therefore college admission officers look for a well-rounded individuals that will be a good addition to their educational institution that appear to be prosperous individuals that will do well and achieve many accomplishments in the next few years and will be able to succeed and better...