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Decisions, Decisions ... College Admissions Decisions Shared
When applying to colleges, admissions officers usually look at GPA, teacher recommendations and college essays, as well as extracurricular activities. A primary factor in college acceptance comes down to the number of students colleges can admit each year. According to U.S. News and World Report, admissions offices have to leave open certain spots for specific categories of students. This includes ensuring a mix of genders, in-state and out of state, as well as academically diverse students. Three seniors share colleges they didn’t get accepted to versus the one they are attending.
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Written by Fallyn Kowalski Graphics by Grace Winkler
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“High school has been a rollercoaster. You have ups and downs. You make friends and lose friends, but overall you make great memories.”
“Four years of learning, growing and experiencing life alongside your friends and teachers while figuring out how you want to impact the world.”