Choosing Your College: Getting In New York NY

Choosing Your College: Getting In

Want to know a secret? Rankings aren’t what college is really about. Just because a school is ranked first doesn’t mean it’s the best — and it definitely doesn’t mean it’s the best for you.

So how do you find your match? Making sure you’re aligned with prospective schools’ academics is a good place to start. This includes things like entrance criteria, SAT/ACT scores, and the high school GPA of admitted students. While stats like these are just guidelines, thinking about them helps ensure that you’ll end up in a challenging and rewarding academic environment.

Remember, you’re choosing your college as much as your college is choosing you. As long as you seek schools that suit you, there’s no need to stress.

Selectivity
Selectivity reflects the percentage of students who are accepted out of all who apply. Being selective doesn’t necessarily make a school better, but it does mean it’s harder to get in. Colleges don’t have room for everyone. The most difficult schools to get into will likely have students who were able to meet stringent admission criteria. Are you competitive enough to go up against other top students to get into a more prestigious school? It’s good to think about these things, as there’s a fee attached to every application you send in. If you're starting early, it can give you a sense of what you can do to bolster your application.

Author: Amy Ambler

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