College admissions are one of the dreaded times a high school graduate would be experiencing. However, it should not be a hellish time if you know what you are up to. It is important that you are well-informed on what to expect and you get ample assistance from the people that are close to you. Here are some college admission basics that you should know so you can sleep easier.
You have a chance. College admissions are not as competitive as you perceive it to be. Actually according to statistics fewer than a hundred colleges in America is selective on the kind of students they admit. Selective colleges admit only 25 percent of the students that apply. The good news is that more than 500 colleges and universities are open to admit 75 percent of the applicants and there are actually lots of open-admissions colleges that accept every high school graduate that applies for admission.
Grades matter more. Colleges are not that particular on how you scored on the SATs they are more concerned on how you did during high school. Often colleges are on the prowl for students who got strong grades especially in challenging subjects.
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