7 college admissions myths

[bruno]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/local...ssions-myths/2011/10/20/gIQAmk4GAM_story.html

Pretty good story in today's WaPo that most of the forum members will find useful.It includes such nuggets as this below:

...4. It’s best to crowd your application with a volume of extracurriculars.

In most cases, admissions staffers are not impressed by long lists of extracurriculars that fill in every single line on the application. In asking about your out-of-class interests, colleges usually want to hear about your interests, passions and leadership. Rather than spreading your time and dedication over a dozen activities you care a little about, focus on a couple that mean the most to you....

 

[Goarmymom]

Thanks Bruno! That was quite eye-opening!