A Social Network Solution for College Admissions?

Which school is the best match for me? Are you currently or did you ever ask yourself that question? Selecting a college is a decision that can't be taken lightly and a college search requires a lot of dedication and time. What makes a college a good match? There are many factors that should be accounted for when deciding on a good fit for each student. For example, fun extra-curricular activities may be very important for a student. Each student ought to evaluate where and how far they want to go in life in order to be sure to choose a college that will allow them to fulfill all of their most wildest dreams.

Students who plan on furthering their education by going on to law school or some other graduate program need to know if the college of their choice has a decent undergraduate program that will lead them in that path. After all, it does no good to be accepted into a college that has a bad reputation for its undergraduate programs. For example, if the student wanted to attend medical school and the undergraduate chemistry program at their college is known for being extremely easy, then the chances of that student being accepted will be slim to none.

What students seem to forget is that they aren't the only ones trying to impress someone. Colleges too are constantly trying to impress their prospective students. Therefore, if students are serious about getting the best education, they should do their own research on each college they are considering. Many students forget that the process goes both ways are happy to be accepted anywhere.

Well-rounded students are more likely to succeed in the real world after college than those who are only focused on school and academics. Grades and test scores don't show enough about students to determine who is well-rounded and who isn't. College admissions offices around the country have been looking for new ways to evaluate applicants.

It wasn't too long ago when I myself went through the whole painstaking ordeal of being accepted into the college of my choice. What I enjoyed about my ordeal however, is that the college admissions officers took a look at more than just my test scores and grades. There were many of us prospective students who spent a weekend doing various activities on that college campus while college admissions officers watched us closely and interviewed many of us. By doing so, there were able to see more of who I was and not just that I had awesome test scores. (I don't mean to brag, but, they were pretty good.) Nevertheless, I was happy with how the entire ordeal was run and that I was considered to be more than just a test score.

College admissions processes are still a work in progress. Many schools nationwide are looking for new ideas to improve the way they deal with college admissions, trying to find a way to make prospective students more than just grades and test scores. With so many applicants, it makes it very difficult for college admissions offices to look at each student in depth. A quicker way to filter through student applications would be an ideal way to better the process.

The world wide web has helped to ease the headache of college admissions for both students and colleges. Most colleges now have the system all set up online to ease the entire process. It is also widening the horizons for college admissions offices in their search for fresh new ways to look at applicants.

A new revolution in college admissions has begun. Go to Zinch.com to learn more about how colleges are recruiting students. Also find information on Yale admissions or any college of your choice. Its the best college search around with a profile on every college in America. J. Luke writes for ioVentures.