If You Do This, Expect a Rejection!

On our recent college tour of 11 colleges, admissions officials once again affirmed that above all, they are looking for honest, sincere students who write their own essays and emails and compete their own applications.  This is not to say that adults can’t provide proofreading and editing assistance.  But, beware of anyone actually writing for the student, be it a parent, professional or well meaning friend. 

This was driven home by every college admissions officer we met with and once again confirmed what we are continually told as we network with colleges and conferences across the country and abroad. 

Ravinia College Consultants and other professionals who adhere to professional ethics know how to help students develop their writing to bring out the best in themselves throughout their application.  We know what colleges are looking for and what reflects a 17-18 year old student’s voice.  Colleges know when the writing is not the students’ work.  What’s more, they are checking to make sure the students’ writing style on their written application matches that of their writing on standardized testing and/or writing samples.   Colleges, who suspect over-involvement by an adult, will call the high school counselor, place the application at the bottom of the pile, and/or recycle it in the “circular file”.

Proceed with caution.  Colleges are looking for certain qualities to try and match the student to their institution.  However, above all, they are looking for the students’ genuine, heart-felt voice.

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