5 Things You Must Know Before Applying For College Admissions

College admissions are like a mixed bag of EMOTIONS. 

But there is one common denominator for most children during the admission process – Confusion.

Confusion during college admissions comes in stages. 

Stage 1 – What do I do after 10th? Or What do I do after 12th?

Stage 2 – Is there a course for this?

Stage 3 – There are courses. But which colleges are offering them?

Stage 4 – What do colleges require?

Even though there are different stages to college admissions, we understand how confusion persists in every stage. 

To shift from a state of confusion, to clarity, here are 5 things you must know before applying for college admissions:

Deciding what you wish to do

This is often crystal clear for some students. However, for the rest, this is where the confusion starts. Career scope is not what it used to be 10 years ago. 

Today, there are more than 12,000 career options available all over the world. But that’s also confusing, right?

However, confusion is a good start since that’s the starting point. 

•  – Take note of your strengths and weaknesses
•  – Understand your personality and learning style. 

George Bernard Shaw once said, “Happy is the man who can make a living by his hobby”. 

However, if you are finding it difficult to understand yourself, look no further, as this is what we do. Univariety’s ProMap program offers step-by-step guidance on the process of college admissions from understanding ‘what makes you tick’ to shortlisting colleges. 

For college admissions, marks are secondary

One of the biggest changes seen in the college admission process is that ‘it’s not all about those marks’. Your school marks have taken a backseat for the past few years. 

Why?

Since there are many students getting above 90% in their exams. So how do colleges decide if you are a fit for the course? With your profile. 

If you thought that a CV or a profile is only needed while applying for jobs, think again. A profile that highlights your interests, your work, and your achievements are what colleges are more interested in. 

It’s not that difficult to talk about your interests, achievements and showcase what you’ve done. But if you decide that you need help, we got you covered! You can check your profile score and we’ll do the rest!

College Selection

After you decide what you wish to do, make a profile and zero in on a course, the next step is to check out colleges. 

Before applying for admission to a college, you must scope the different colleges that are offering your course. We help you in identifying the colleges that are suitable for you based on the course you wish to pursue. 

With this, you can make an informed decision. Our ProMap program offers you a deep insight into different colleges and their aspects. 

Having a real-life experience

When you choose a particular career, seldom do you get a chance to experience a job in that career before college. 

This is what we are here to change. 

We believe that it is important to understand what your career requires. For that, we have introduced an At-Home-Internship Program that offers a unique opportunity to experience your career, before you even start college!

Through our Virtual Internship Program, you get a deep insight into what your job will be like and for 18 different career options!

Finances

We saved the best for the last.

Finances are among the most important aspects to know and understand before applying for college admissions. 

With the trend of college admissions changing at a high speed, the finances surrounding it have also seen a change. 

Considering colleges that offer student financial aid or scholarships can help you sail through college admissions easier. 

P.S.- Check out the Fee Calculator 

To conclude, tens of thousands of students apply to colleges each year (that is only in India). However, a few get through, and even fewer are happy with what they do. We wish to change that. To make college admissions a tension-free process through targeted career guidance. 

This is what we do. To know more about us, visit our website today!