What Colleges Want in an Applicant (Everything)

The admissions process is a maddening
mishmash of competing objectives, and
an attempt to measure the unmeasurable:
you. No, it isn’t fair, and likely never will be.

By ERIC HOOVER

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10 Things to Know About Getting Into Your Dream College

There’s no magic formula for getting into a selective college, but over a decade covering admissions for The Chronicle of Higher Education, I’ve picked up a thing or two. These takeaways, based on hundreds of interviews with admissions deans over the years, may help you navigate the process.

By ERIC HOOVER