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Insight into College Application Process: Tips and Guidelines to Help You Succeed

Learn about the college application process from Amy Clines, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission at Georgia Institute of Technology, Savannah Campus. Discover tips on types of applications, factors in admission decisions, do’s and don’ts, and online resources for assistance.

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Insight into College Application Process: Tips and Guidelines to Help You Succeed

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  1. February 17, 2009 Some insight to theCollege Application Process • presented by • Amy Clines, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission • Georgia Institute of Technology, Savannah Campus

  2. Did you know…..? • On average, the ratio of applications to admissions officers at colleges and universities in the U.S. is 423: 1. • At public institutions, the ratio is 756 : 1 • At private institutions, the ratio is 299 : 1 NACAC Admission Trends Survey, 2007

  3. Factors in the college admission decision : Fall 2007

  4. Other factors : • Ability to pay • State or County of Residence • Alumni Relations • ~ All factors will differ in importance depending • upon the institution to which you apply ~ • Information gathered from NACAC’s 2007 State of College Admissions Report found at: www.nacacnet.org

  5. Different types of applications • Admissions Applications • Types – Common and Institution-specific • Non-Restrictive Applications • Regular • Rolling • Early Action • Restrictive Applications • Early Decision • Honor College Applications • Scholarship Applications

  6. Do Read and follow the directions Pay attention to deadlines Make a check list of items needed for reference Write legibly/type slowly Proofread Be descriptive when listing activities Highlight your top achievements Print out a copy of your submitted on-line application Brainstorm topics and ideas before writing essay Use contacts your School Counselor has on file for Admissions Reps Sign where appropriate (online too!) Don’t Procrastinate Have your parents fill out the application Fill out 20 applications! Send Georgia Tech an essay that says “I’ve always dreamed of being a bulldawg!” Use slang or clichés Be arrogant Send more items than needed/requested Expect instant status update on admissions website Submit the on-line application at 11:59pm on the due date Do’s and Don’ts

  7. 35% of Colleges Revoked Admission Offers in 2007 Percentage of Colleges that Revoked Admission Offers for Various Reasons (Among Those That Revoked Any Offers) SOURCE: NACAC Admission Trends Survey, 2007.

  8. On-line Resources: • www.collegeboard.com • www.act.org • www.petersons.com • www.fastweb.com • www.collegeview.com • www.gacollege411.com

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