{"id":597,"date":"2021-06-07T00:27:27","date_gmt":"2021-06-07T00:27:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev8.fyclabs.com\/web-upwardpath-wordpress\/?p=597"},"modified":"2023-02-10T18:14:45","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T18:14:45","slug":"lessons-learned-from-the-2020-2021-college-admissions-cycle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev8.fyclabs.com\/web-upwardpath-wordpress\/lessons-learned-from-the-2020-2021-college-admissions-cycle\/","title":{"rendered":"Lessons Learned from the College Admissions Cycle"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lessons Learned from the 2020-2021 College Admissions Cycle<\/h2>\n

At this point, colleges have evaluated which students were accepted, and students are preparing for college in the fall. Things are coming back to \u201cnormal,\u201d but there are many changes that have taken place in college admissions amid these unprecedented times.<\/p>\n

UCEazy experts saw two major factors stand out including:<\/p>\n

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    1. The college admissions essay has become even more impactful for students since many colleges have transitioned to test blind or test-optional.<\/li>\n
    2. Because of the change in standardized tests, college admissions offices look at many things beyond impressive GPA and test scores. We have seen many 4.0 students with impressive test scores being denied from top colleges.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Key takeaway: Top colleges look for well-rounded, involved students. It is necessary for students to be involved in activities for college admissions personnel to provide more than only GPA and test scores.<\/p>\n

      To prepare for the college admissions process, students should consider:<\/h2>\n

      8-10 Grades: Xcellerator Program\u2122<\/h3>\n