Saturday, April 16, 2011
Don't limit yourself to applying to one school, advisers say
“Don’t limit yourself to applying to only one school, advisers say” The Seattle Times Published 4/2/11 Retrieved 4/16/11 Complete URL: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2014670133_admissionside03m.html Intended Audience: college applicants Summary: The University of Washington is decreasing its admission rates and increasing tuition, especially for in-state residents. College advisers recommend applying to multiple colleges to increase the likelihood of acceptance. If finances are an issue they suggest getting started at local community colleges. If grades are good, interstate exchange programs are a great option for making out-of-state schools affordable. Key Point: Don’t put all your eggs in one basket by applying only to one school. Relevance: Good, practical advice for college applicants. It’s easier to apply to a bunch of different schools on the first attempt than it is to re-apply to the same schools a second time.
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Exactly, GOOD and PRACTICAL advice! Do students really apply to only one college and hold out all hope that they'll be admitted?!? Eeek, that seems like a very bad idea! As teachers and parents it feels like our responsibility to educate our students about researching schools that will be best for them, and encourage them to closely examine which college path they will take. Part of this education should be to explain the importance of OPTIONS to students. Nothing is worse than being cornered into a decision, and such an important one as college!
ReplyDeleteWell, to answer your question, Tristin, yes people really do apply to only one college. Though it can be a bad idea, if a person is a lock or short on money (applications do cost $50-$100 a pop) it's not that big of a deal.
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