ADMIT, DENY, or WAITLIST- Inside a College Admissions Committee War Room

Suzie’s C in sophomore English and so-so essay led to each admissions officer’s right hand going up after hearing the proposed “Deny?” But Alfonzo’s compelling first-generation essay and transcript full of As and Bs in honors classes resulted in a unanimous “Admit” vote. Meanwhile, Devan’s failure to open emails or attend campus events offset his […]