College Admission Myths

Myth #1 – All colleges are alike, so there is no point in doing any research.

Not true, each college and university has their own set of admission requirements – based on campus, major or program. It is important to research each school to make sure your application is as strong as it can be! For example – did you know that the University of California schools require each application to complete one full year of a fine art course?! It’s true! California schools have something called the ‘a-g subject requirements,’ which outlines  how many courses in each subject an applicant must complete in order to be considered for admission to one of their schools. This poses a particular concern for students who come from high schools that do not have a year-long fine art graduation requirement – like Prep! Click on these links for more examples and information.

http://www.ucop.edu/agguide/a-g-requirements/index.html

http://www.mcgill.ca/applying/admissionsguide/procedures/

http://www.colorado.edu/admissions/undergraduate/sites/default/files/MAPS_201213.pdf

Doing your research is imperative to the college search process, and it is never too early to start. Use Naviance to research schools, programs, and career information. See your counselor if you have any questions.

Mrs. Sarah Morissette, M. Ed.