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Oh my gracious. XD
What Elishavet said and also:
From the perspective of someone who’s both attended college, is attending college, and has worked in college admissions offices…Remember, colleges want students. Colleges need students. They will be looking for reasons to make you pick them, not reasons to turn you away. They want you.
With that in mind, having your paperwork together, dressing business like (literally like you mean business), and having a prepared list of questions for them (tuition? Financial aid? College life? Degree plans?) will make them want you as a prospective student and not just a prospective tuition.
In short, if you look like someone who wants a degree, cares about your grades, and is relatively prepared to figure both of those out, you’ll do perfectly fine (even if you’re not sure what degree plan you’re going for yet).
Just having an interview is a big accomplishment. Good job! You can do this.
A cup of tea is cheaper than therapy.
I’m left out! *sulks*
And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who couldn't hear the music
but i’m still an adult
And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who couldn't hear the music
I’m just taking community college classes right now before I apply to any other colleges (gotta get some basic classes out of my way), so I don’t have any advice. But it seems like Elishavet and Koshka know what they’re talking about.
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I work at (and am writing this from) the front desk of a college’s registrar’s office (The unofficial helpdesk of the college). What Elishavet and Koshka is pretty dead on.
I will add first of all that. . . it’s rather confusing. 🤣
We (College Admission and Registrar folks) expect students to know very little about the process (even most employees at a college only understand their own areas well.) We are here for a reason, and will (hopefully) try our best to explain, direct, and advise you the best we can. As long as a student remains kind about it, we’re okay with them being/letting us know that they are overwhelmed, terrified, confused, shy, frustrated, etc. (We’ve helped and dealt with them all. 😉)
Write down the name of the people you speak to/that help you/you liked how they helped you.
Expect a lot of paperwork/online forms.
Early on memorize your Student ID#. (Unlike me 😁)
In class try to talk with the students sitting next to you within the first day or two. If you don’t you probably wont. And being on speaking terms, having someone that can clarify information, or empathize about last nights crazy homework assignment makes the class a lot more enjoyable.
Like Elishavet said, look at the website. Read through the pages. Everything (and I mean EVERYTHING) is likely on there (Including outdated information 🙃).
Also, if someone/an office is really helpful, let them know that you are appreciative. They will likely be of help in the future, and doing something that makes you stand out (they do likely deal with hundreds of students) and makes them like you can be very beneficial if you have a problem down the road. (We remember and protect those who brought us cookies. 🤣)
Hey Power, off topic, but I have to say I appreciate every comment you make, because you usually add something hilarious to KP lore. Loops and I were looking through a few older pages and stumbled across one of your contributions, and I laughed pretty hard. 🤣 Thank you for being so chaotic and memorable.
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Thank you for the advice!
Do you know what career or career field you are interested in?
I plan on majoring in politics and economics. I might switch out economics for history, but economics is more likely to get me a job afterwards. I want to run for office at some point, but until I get to the US congress I’ll need another job on the side. Ideally I write political essays like the Federalist or something but those aren’t as popular as they used to be. XD
Dress professionally but in clothes you would be comfortable in all day so they don’t add stress.
I’m wearing a suit, which tends to decrease stress because it makes me look important and therefore feel important. XD
Don’t be shocked by anything that’s not your problem to deal with but stand strong and confident in your own convictions.
I’ve just been assuming everything is my problem and keep finding out it’s not…my parents told me yesterday that apparently no one expects me to be knowledgeable about the financial aspect which is nice because I’m not. XD
Learn about the people around you. This is a great opportunity for daily story inspiration. 🤣
Lol, yes. I have so many random people living in my head waiting to be characters.
Also write down some questions to ask those who interview you. What are some things you have wanted to know or parts of the process that confuse you?
I do have a list of questions.
Colleges need students. They will be looking for reasons to make you pick them, not reasons to turn you away. They want you.
They have a 20% acceptance rate though.😭😭😭
With that in mind, having your paperwork together, dressing business like (literally like you mean business), and having a prepared list of questions for them (tuition? Financial aid? College life? Degree plans?) will make them want you as a prospective student and not just a prospective tuition.
I have a suit and a list of questions, so I’m hopefully good with that…
In short, if you look like someone who wants a degree, cares about your grades, and is relatively prepared to figure both of those out, you’ll do perfectly fine (even if you’re not sure what degree plan you’re going for yet).
I hope so…
Just having an interview is a big accomplishment. Good job! You can do this.
Not really since I just signed up after hearing the admissions person was in town, but thank you. 😅
I may end up taking a gap year and doing the same so I can earn some money and also more credits to hopefully increase my chances at a scholarship.
We (College Admission and Registrar folks) expect students to know very little about the process (even most employees at a college only understand their own areas well.) We are here for a reason, and will (hopefully) try our best to explain, direct, and advise you the best we can. As long as a student remains kind about it, we’re okay with them being/letting us know that they are overwhelmed, terrified, confused, shy, frustrated, etc. (We’ve helped and dealt with them all. 😉)
Good because the only thing I know is that I want to learn stuff. 😅 I’m not even sure if I want to go next year or whether I should take a gap year.
Expect a lot of paperwork/online forms.
Oh dear
Early on memorize your Student ID#. (Unlike me 😁)
I didn’t even know that was a thing so…noted.
In class try to talk with the students sitting next to you within the first day or two. If you don’t you probably wont.
*cries in introvert* I suppose I shall attempt to be social.
Like Elishavet said, look at the website. Read through the pages. Everything (and I mean EVERYTHING) is likely on there (Including outdated information 🙃).
I’ve done almost nothing this week except obsessively stalk the website. 😅
Also, if someone/an office is really helpful, let them know that you are appreciative. They will likely be of help in the future, and doing something that makes you stand out (they do likely deal with hundreds of students) and makes them like you can be very beneficial if you have a problem down the road. (We remember and protect those who brought us cookies. 🤣)
Noted. XD I do make an excellent granola.
Don't throw sodium chloride at people. That's a salt.
You haven’t been to college 😂
but i’m still an adult
I know. *hands you wrinkle cream*
Don't throw sodium chloride at people. That's a salt.
I know. *hands you wrinkle cream*
HA
I also have not been to college because I am extremely academically burnt out, but I’m glad I seem like someone who possibly has. (Going to ignore the old person comment.)
Sorry I can’t be helpful. Wishing you luck on your academic endeavors 👍
Any paint can be finger paint if you don't care enough
They have a 20% acceptance rate though.😭😭😭
I may end up taking a gap year and doing the same so I can earn some money and also more credits to hopefully increase my chances at a scholarship.
It sounds like you are going to a university?
Something you may want to consider, check and see if there are any community colleges around you. You can typically take your core classes (Math, English, Government, US History, etc.) for half the price of a university, especially if you are “in-district” (basically, you or your guardian(s) pay college taxes) which can cut the price in half again. (For example, at the community college where I work, an in district student would pay $90 per credit hr, out of district $169. At a state university 30 minutes away a TX resident would pay around $370 per credit hr, and a private university 15 minutes away ranges from $380 to $1,546 per credit hr)
Just remember to check and see if the university will accept/transfer in the community colleges credits.
*Gasp*
I have fans! I have fans that will stalk me!!! Must hire an entourage of security guards!!!! Must buy a purple sequin suit!!!!!
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Wishing you luck on your academic endeavors 👍
Thank you!
Don't throw sodium chloride at people. That's a salt.
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