February 17, 2009 presented by Amy Clines, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission Georgia Institute of Technology, Savannah Campus Some insight to the College Application Process

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

Factors in the college admission decision : Fall 2007 ConsiderableModerateLimitedNone Grades in college prep79.9%14.4%2.9%2.7% Strength of curriculum Admission test scores Grades in all courses Essay or writing sample Class rank Demonstrated interest Counselor recommendation Teacher recommendation Interview Subject test scores (AP, IB) Extracurricular activities SAT II scores State graduation exam scores Work

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:

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

Do’s and Don’ts 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

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.

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