Do most people get into their first choice colleges?
2007-12-28 18:05:21 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
They don't really give you any extra consideration because you don't have to make a formal declaration of this, so you could easily say the same thing to each school to which you applied. It also may differ a little bit depending upon the level of school you are looking at. Elite schools aren't desparate for students, so they don't gain much if they pick students who say it is their first choice. They would do better to pick the best students. Schools which are worried about meeting enrollment goals might have more assurance that you would go there, but if you are qualified, they would accept you anyway, so it won't really help you to say this.
No, most people do not get into their first choice colleges. This is because most people aim high, hoping to get into some place for which admission would be a stretch.
2007-12-28 18:13:05 · answer #1 · answered by neniaf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you mention it somewhere in your application (like in the personal statement), there is no way the schools you are applying to will know which school is your first choice. And even if they did it wouldn't help anyways, you get in based on your grades, statement, recommendation letter, etc...
And no, most people don't get into their first choice colleges. That's why guidance counselors tell you to rank your colleges. You always need a "reach school" and a "back up" with several "I can get in" schools in the middle. Sorry if this isn't what you wanted to hear!
2007-12-28 18:15:58 · answer #2 · answered by _____________ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
declare on what? Often a person will not get into their first choice and they will have to look at other schools. If you are talking about financial aid forms, then it just means the first school will receive the information, but the other schools are still possibilities.
2007-12-28 18:09:11 · answer #3 · answered by julvrug 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People who meet or surpass the requirements and expectations for a given college are the one's who get accepted. I dont know if having it as your first choice helps or not though, I would assume not.
2007-12-28 18:08:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-02 12:42:57 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't see why they would give you extra consideration, unless you had family who went there. And I got into my first choice school.
2007-12-28 18:09:01 · answer #6 · answered by Melissa B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First question: No and it shouldn't be. Institutions of higher education must always consider academic achievements of the incoming sudent.
Second question: No. No chance-- we have not enough money to study in Oxford or Yale ;0)
2007-12-28 18:19:28 · answer #7 · answered by Ryan R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It totally depends on the school and your resume. I think that applying Early Decision probably does mean something to the school but it is DEFINITELY not a guarantee.
2007-12-28 18:09:17 · answer #8 · answered by ARo 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, most likey just a question so they can make a list of what students are applying to where... colleges are businesses (who's their comp)
2007-12-28 18:11:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not really...they choose you as a student. They have a reputation that they want to uphold.
2007-12-28 18:09:20 · answer #10 · answered by Double B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋