College admissions committees want to learn about their applicants holistically, including the causes they are passionate about and what they enjoy doing in their free time. At the end of the day, it’s not about how many activities you can add to your list, but more about your expertise and commitment to the pursuits that you are truly passionate about. In this episode, IvyWise counselors Eric (Former Admissions Officer at Columbia University) and Rachel (Former Assistant Dean of Admissions at Swarthmore College) discuss the importance of identifying interests, forming a plan to make an impact both inside and outside of the classroom, and committing to these activities for the long-term.
Semester 3: Episode 1: What is the Common App?
Semester 2: Episode 11: How can parents help their students with the college prep process?
Semester 2: Episode 10: The U.S. versus U.K. University Admissions Process
Semester 2: Episode 9: College Athletic Recruitment in the Time of COVID-19
Semester 2: Episode 8: The importance of building a strong foundation
Semester 2: Episode 7: How did the 2020-21 college admissions cycle go?
Semester 2: Episode 6: What should I do if I got waitlisted?
Semester 2: Episode 5: What do students and families need to know about the financial aid process?
Semester 2: Episode 4: What are business school admissions committees looking for?
Semester 2: Episode 3: What are medical school admissions committees looking for?
Semester 2: Episode 2: How do college admissions officers evaluate transcripts?
Semester 2: Episode 1: What is the transfer admissions process like?
Semester 1: Episode 11: How do I get recruited?
Semester 1: Episode 9: How many universities should I apply to?
Semester 1: Episode 8: How do college admissions committees review applications?
Semester 1: Episode 7: When do I need to start planning for college?
Semester 1: Episode 6: Does ‘demonstrated interest’ really matter?
Semester 1: Episode 5: What's going on with standardized testing?
Semester 1: Episode 4: What do admissions officers look for?
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