Most U.S. universities use the ‘holistic review’ process when evaluating college applications. This means admissions officers place emphasis on the applicant as a whole person, not just their academic achievements, so soft factors may be given just as much consideration as the empirical data present in hard factors. In this episode, IvyWise counselors Victoria, a former Assistant Director of Admissions at the University of Chicago and Sarah Lawrence College, and Christine, a former Assistant Director of Admissions at Yale and Georgetown, break down the college admissions rubric and discuss examples of different hard and soft factors that admissions officers evaluate.
Semester 6: Episode 6: What Is Yale University Like?
Semester 6: Episode 5: How Important Are Transcripts and Course Rigor?
Semester 6: Episode 4: What’s Going On With Standardized Testing?
Semester 6: Episode 3: What Is MIT Like?
Semester 6: Episode 2: What Is Columbia University Like?
Semester 6: Episode 1: What Is the U.S. Holistic College Admissions Rubric?
Semester 5: Bonus Episode: What Should I Do if I Got Deferred?
Semester 5: Episode 11: How Can College Students Prepare for Grad School/the Workforce?
Semester 5: Episode 10: What Makes a Strong STEM and/or Pre-Med Student?
Semester 5: Episode 9: What Are the Most Common Mistakes You See in College Applications?
Semester 5: Episode 8: How Can Students Prepare for Admissions Interviews and Auditions?
Semester 5: Episode 7: What Are Alternative-Ivy Leagues Like?
Semester 5: Episode 6: How Can High School Students Use Executive Functioning Skills and Practice Stress Management During the College Application Process?
Semester 5: Episode 5: Is the “Reach, Target, Likely” List Becoming More of a Spectrum?
Semester 5: Episode 4: How Can I Improve My Personal Narrative Writing Skills?
Semester 5: Episode 3: What Do Students and Families Need To Keep in Mind When Planning for School Placement?
Semester 5: Episode 2: How Can I Ensure a Smooth Transition to College Life?
Semester 5: Episode 1: How Did the 2021-22 Admissions Cycle Go?
Just Admit It! Semester 5 Trailer
Semester 4: Episode 11: How Can I Support My Student While Still Encouraging Independence?
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