Community Update

Many students pigeon-hole themselves when they start searching for a college.  They limit themselves and stay clear of schools that they feel they won't be able to get into simply because their grades seemingly 'aren't that good enough'. 

Leave that train of thought at the station.

Students cannot assume that they can’t get into a particular college or university based solely on their GPA. While grades are one of the main pieces of the puzzle that admissions counselors are taking into consideration, a GPA is just that...one of the many pieces.  Colleges are interested in seeing the whole student and they work to get an understanding of not only how a student can fit into their college, and in turn, how their college can fit the student. 

When applying, students should be sure to highlight all of their achievements and strengths - be it academic, athletic or artistic. If you have leadership experience, or you've interned at your uncle's business or you've volunteered at the local soup kitchen - share it all with the college - you might just be a piece that they are looking for.