The biggest obstacle for students aspiring to wow college admissions officers with a slam-dunk application isn’t acquiring impressive skills; it’s finding a way to “show” rather than “tell” those strengths. While test scores, GPA and a challenging course load can offer measurable statistics and paint a partial picture of a student’s strong suits and aptitude, they fall short of presenting an applicant’s robust contributions outside the classroom.
Image: Student entrepreneurs can find a way to stand out to college admission officers by starting their own business. PHOTO BY ANDREA PIACQUADIO FROM PEXELS
