Monday, March 21, 2011

Behind The Scenes of College Admissions



Unfortunately, this clip was not able to be embedded, but I would encourage parents and students to click on the link to take a look at the types of discussions that occur behind closed doors at colleges across the country. In this particular segment, Grinnell College, a small, elite liberal arts school in Iowa, showcases its admissions officers in action.

While it is evident that there is a process in place, it becomes especially clear throughout the piece that a cross-section of unique parameters comes into play that make gaming the system impossible. At the same time, it is particularly reassuring to see how important those personal essays become during the process.

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