Can you share some admissions horror stories?
Sure. One admissions horror story is when a student sent in all their application materials on time, but the college's system lost their file. They had to scramble to resend everything and prove they had originally submitted on time. It was a huge headache and caused a lot of stress as they worried they wouldn't be considered for admission.
Share your admissions horror stories.
One of my admissions horror stories was when I applied to a very competitive university. I sent in all my documents on time, but they claimed they never received my transcript. I had to go through a lot of hassle with my high school registrar to get another copy sent, and in the end, it was found that the university had misfiled it. It was extremely stressful as I thought my application would be rejected just because of their mistake.
Share some medical student admissions horror stories.
There was a student who applied to multiple medical schools. One school sent out an acceptance letter by mistake, only to revoke it later saying it was an error. This put the student in a really difficult situation. They had already declined other offers based on that false acceptance. It was a huge emotional rollercoaster for them.
What are some common admissions horror stories?
A common one is the late notification. Some students wait for months to hear back from a school, and when they finally do, it's too late to consider other options. For example, a friend of mine was waiting for a decision from a university until August, and by then, most other good schools had filled their seats.
What are some college admissions horror stories?
One horror story is when a student had all their application materials in on time, but due to a technical glitch in the college's system, their application was marked as incomplete. They had to scramble to prove that they had submitted everything correctly, which was extremely stressful.
Can you share a college admissions horror story about misinformation?
Sure. A student was told by a college counselor at their high school that a certain college didn't require an essay for admission. So, the student didn't write one. However, when they applied, they found out that the essay was indeed mandatory. This put the student at a huge disadvantage and they ended up not getting accepted.
Can you share some law school admissions success stories?
Sure. One success story is of my friend, John. He had an average GPA but his LSAT prep was intense. He studied for months, took practice tests religiously. He also had great letters of recommendation from his professors who knew his work ethic well. In his personal statement, he told a very compelling story about his family's struggle with the law and his drive to make a change. This combination got him into a top - tier law school.
Can you share some inspiring law school admissions stories?
A veteran who had served in the military for many years decided to apply to law school. They had experiences in military justice which they wanted to expand on in a civilian legal context. Their discipline and leadership skills from the military were highly regarded by the admissions committee. They also wrote about how they wanted to use law to help other veterans in the future. Their story of transition from military to law school was very inspiring and they got admitted.
Share some college admissions success stories.
A young man named Mike had a setback in his junior year due to an illness which affected his grades. But he didn't let that stop him. He worked hard to improve his grades in his senior year. He also had a talent for music. He sent in a video of himself playing the piano along with his application. The college admissions team saw his determination and his extra - curricular talent and he was admitted to a top - tier university.
Can you share an admissions love story?
Sure. There was a girl named Lily who applied to a very prestigious university. During the admission process, she met a boy named Tom at the campus tour. They started chatting about their dreams and fears regarding the admission. As they went through various admission events together, like interviews and entrance exams prep sessions, they fell in love. Eventually, they both got admitted and their love story continued on that campus.
Share some law school admissions success stories.
One success story is of my friend Jane. She had a mediocre GPA but a really high LSAT score. She also had great letters of recommendation from her professors who knew about her strong work ethic in class projects. She wrote a very personal and engaging statement about her passion for law, especially in the area of environmental law. This combination got her into a top - tier law school.