2007-03-06 08:47:17 · 4 answers · asked by Nas 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
It doesn't matter if you know the dean, or president of the university. if you don't have the grades, you won't get in. If your father happened to endow a university with several million dollars, they might look more kindly on your application, but otherwise, you're better off spending your time studying than making friends with the faculty, senate or board of governors.
2007-03-06 08:51:46 · answer #1 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends. It's much more likely that a high school official can help you gain admittance in a private school than a public school.
Plus, there are different levels of familiarity. Are you really that close to the dean? They expend political capital every time they pull something like that.
2007-03-06 16:53:10 · answer #2 · answered by Linkin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Any reputable university is very strict about favoritism affecting the admissions process, so unless he is willing to put his career on the line for you, it won't help you. But you could ask him what the college looks for in an applicant, and how you might improve your chances at this particular school.
2007-03-06 16:54:25 · answer #3 · answered by teresathegreat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most faculty, Deans, administration will take themselves out of the situation if they know you. That way there is no way that it looks like someone helped you in.
2007-03-06 16:59:32 · answer #4 · answered by bucstxgirl 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋