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American universities and their college admissions process are unique
November 30, 2012 by William Frierson
Have you ever thought about how different the college admission process is in another country in contrast to the U.S.? The following post demonstrates the requirements of an American student and an international student.We have developed a unique university and college system as well as a unique admissions process in the United States. This unique enrollment and application process appears arbitrary, opaque and difficult to master. As a result independent admissions counselors have become a critical intermediary in many countries, not to mention the United States. *For full disclosure, Lisa works as an independent admissions counselor.
One of us is American born and raised (Lisa) and the other came to the United States as an international graduate student (Michael). Our perspectives make for a rich and diverse history of experiencing American higher education.
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American universities and their college admissions process are unique
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More Colleges Checking Out Applicants on their Facebook Pages
October 05, 2011 by William FriersonCollege hopefuls, beware what you include on your social networking page(s)!
According to Kaplan Test Prep’s 2011 survey of college admissions officers*, nearly a quarter (24%) of respondents from the schools surveyed have gone to an applicant’s Facebook or other social networking page to learn more about them, while 20% have Googled them. When Kaplan first began tracking the issue in 2008, only 10% of schools reported checking applicants’ social networking pages. In fact, survey responses indicate the prevalence of social media vetting is likely higher, since several respondents noted that while they had not personally visited an applicant’s page, other colleagues in their office had. Continue Reading
