Chapter 1
Global paths to higher education
Chapter 2
Deciphering the admissions puzzle
Chapter 3
Surviving the college classroom
Chapter 4
Life outside the lecture hall
YOUR GOAL
Master of Going to college
Ch 2 · Deciphering the admissions puzzle
nic Deciphering the admissions puzzle
Just be yourself! (Just be yourself!) Write your essay on pizza or those Costco shelves!
nic Letters of recommendation and extracurricular lists show how applicants contribute to a community.
nic Admissions essays allow applicants to showcase their unique personality beyond grades and test scores.
Fun Fact
The essay: In 2021, a student was admitted to Yale after writing her application essay entirely about her love for ordering Papa John's pizza.
Glossary
matriculation (noun)
The formal process of enrolling in a college or university. In 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court ended affirmative action, reshaping matriculation standards across American universities.
The formal process of enrolling in a college or university. In 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court ended affirmative action, reshaping matriculation standards across American universities.
Quiz
Approximately how many higher education institutions currently accept the US Common Application?
Quiz
Who typically writes the letters of recommendation submitted as part of a student's college application?
Quiz
Which international curriculum program offers standardized exams recognized by over 5,000 universities worldwide?
Quiz
According to federal data, approximately how much money does the US FAFSA program process annually in student aid?