subject: How to Tackle the Overwhelming Process of University/College Admissions? [print this page] How to Tackle the Overwhelming Process of University/College Admissions?
There are plenty of things that need to be constantly tracked while applying to a university or college. The process of university or college admissions isn't easy, especially with the extra care that you need to take while filling admission forms and the deadlines that have to be religiously met. Early action and early decision can save you from a lot of trouble.
With plenty of choices available, college/university search as well as selection process is quite overwhelming for most students. The key to planned and successful university admissions lies in being acquainted with your career goals, identifying the institutions that can help you in accomplishing those goals and finally selecting the one that fits best as per your requirements.
There are several things that are important to be checked upon while evaluating a particular college or university:
The rigor and quality of the courses offered by that particular institution
The kind of social, co- as well as extra-curricular activities being offered to the students
Availability of support services such a safety and security support, career planning, counseling, academic advising system, etc
Financial Aid practices and policies followed by the institution
Rankings associated with the institution
Campus life
Housing
Student body
Location
College tuition fees and other expenses
Admission selectivity
Quality of facilities like laboratories, libraries, etc
One thing that is important to keep in mind while making the final decision is that you will be spending some of the most important years of your life at that particular college or university. Once you have decided, the next step is to make sure that you do not commit any sort of mistakes while applying to the institutions of your choice.
The chances of making any mistake can be reduced by re-checking applications forms, your college essays and the deadlines that are important to be met. Now is the time to sit back and wait for the admission decisions. Make sure to carefully go through all the admission decisions that you receive as some of them might require an immediate action on your part.
