The Admissions Club
The Admissions Club Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things college admissions, complete with a nostalgic 80s playlist and Gen X vibes. It’s hard to believe that we’ve traded in scrunchies and Bruce Springsteen posters for walking our kids through the college admissions process! But, we are here to share our decades of higher education and direct admissions experience with you and your student so you don't have to walk it alone.
The Admissions Club
27. Never Gonna Give You Up: Traits for College Admission Success and Beyond with Dr. Chris Flowers
How do you make yourself truly stand out when applying for college? You need more than an adequate SAT or ACT score to get the attention of admission officials. Colleges are now looking for evidence of soft skills such as communication skills, personal growth skills, advocacy, and civic involvement. Elizabeth talks with Dr. Chris Flowers about what it takes to not only get noticed in the admissions process but also how to set yourself up for future academic success. Dr. Chris Flowers is an award-winning educator, educational consultant, and research specialist at EWC Consulting.
3 tips to help you stand out in the college admissions process:
- Start the college admissions process early- this shows initiative and personal responsibility. Key traits that will lead to college success later on.
- Be civic minded. Getting involved in your community. Get out there and make a difference! This not only helps you stand out, but shows you care about more than yourself. A lot of colleges are not as concerned about SAT or ACT scores, they want to see you be an active citizen, an advocate working to solve problems.
- Take those research papers seriously. This is your chance to show your scholarly acumen, including your ability to distinguish between scholarly information and general knowledge. You can’t use Wikipedia or Yahoo answers and expect colleges to take you seriously.
The Admissions Club Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things college admissions, complete with a nostalgic 80s playlist and Gen X vibes. It’s hard to believe that we’ve traded in scrunchies and Bruce Springsteen posters for walking our kids through the college admissions process! But, I’m here to share my 25 years of higher education experience, with 10 years of direct college admissions experience, with you and your student so you don’t have to walk it alone.
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The Admissions Club Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things college admissions, complete with a nostalgic 80s playlist and Gen X vibes. It’s hard to believe that we’ve traded in scrunchies and Bruce Springsteen posters for walking our kids through the college admissions process! But, we are here to share our experience in higher education and direct college admissions with you and your student so you don’t have to walk it alone.
Connect with EWC!