The stakes are high, and you did your best to get those good grades. Surely, college admission is a guarantee, right? Consider the following:
So, the answer to the question asked above is no. It isn’t a guarantee. This increase in competition has led universities to no longer count on marks as a defining factor for admission. Hence they also focus on achievements beyond academics to gauge the calibre of students.
Your interests, expressed through hobbies doesn’t get the required exposure.
What matters, is how you market yourself. Don’t just SAY it, when you can SHOW it.
Colleges have introduced innovative methods to interview students before granting them admissions.
In one way or the other you need to start treading on unchartered territory, it’s now or never!
It isn’t uncommon for high school students and even parents to change their mind about higher education choices and career options. The statistics we found around this were shocking.
Many students even consider studying abroad as backup. It’s important to remember that colleges and universities look at overall achievements of students so, if you haven’t yet started building your Profile, you might want to start
'Time and tide waits for none'. Once it has passed, you can only reflect on what has gone by. That is why as a student in high school, every decision you make can either make or break your career. With more time you can build a stronger profile.
But don’t let that stop you. Better late than never. Right?