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3. Essay
Then comes the writing where they say that they just want
to get to know you. What they don’t tell you is that they are
also looking for certain things in your writing. First off, they
want to know if you are capable of writing decently. Secondly,
they want see how well you can present yourself. Third, they
want to know why you should be a candidate for their school.
Finally, they want to get a gist of who you are, what you are
into and what drives you. What makes you different from all
the other applicants? No matter what you do, be honest as
they can detect the smallest hint of a lie.
One thing that you should know is that if one admission
of?cer likes you based on your application and essay, they
will defend you and get the others to accept you too. Write
something that can give your admissions of?cer something
to ?ght for. Make sure that your writing is ?lled with positive
energy; instead of writing about what you dislike, write
about what you love. Write something that you have passion
in, something that you know much about, teach the reader
something new and make it unique. Remember, never make
stuff up to impress people. Be yourself and show them the
best part of yourself.
4. Recommendations
As scary as other criteria are in determining your admission
into the Ivy League, recommendations are more critical as you
have absolutely no control over them. You don’t even get to
see the recommendation letters. However, you do get to select
who to write the letter for you. Ask teachers whom you’ve
scored As in their classes. Do not antagonise them. Since these
teachers have to write recommendations every year, they
know what they’re doing. Trust them, be courteous, and chill.
5. Application Strategy
You might think that applying to all Ivies is a good move,
hoping that you can get into one of them. However, you are
just subjecting yourself to unnecessary stress, especially if
you are not accepted by any. Less is more in this context. Put
yourself in their shoes. If this kid applies to all, why should I
believe that this kid will attend my college and not the others
that also accept him? Thus, the universal rejection.
Do your research, visit the colleges, talk to the professors in
departments that interest you, speak to the students there and
take their advice. You can also browse the college newspapers
and blogs as they are able to give you an un?ltered glimpse of
student life, helping you to narrow down your choices to one
or two. Apply early, give off a committed vibe and increase
your chances of getting accepted.
6. Interviews
You’re almost there if you’re at this stage. Not everyone gets
an interview. Before doing anything, wear casual business
clothing to show that you take them seriously. Strictly no
jeans or t-shirts. Also, be punctual. Then, be prepared for the
wide range of questions, from casual enquiries about yourself,
family, goals and interests to probing questions about ethical/
legal issues. And don’t forget to keep yourself up-to-date with
the current events.
Keep your answers short but informative, about four to six
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