Finding ways to send out the best letters to potential colleges can be extremely stressful. Discovering ways to make this process easier and less harrowing should be very important for any high school senior. From developing college application management skills to hearing all the tips and tricks to make your letters stand out, the information can be overwhelming. If there is one tip you should know, however, it’s right here in this video.
You can have the best GPA, produce the greatest SAT scores, have all the extracurriculars under the sun, and still not get into the college of your dreams. So what’s the deal? Oftentimes, this decision comes down to your personal essay. In these competitive, high-demand schools, many applying students have similar criteria on paper, but what makes you stand out? The Essay portion of the application is important but there is one thing that will not help you whatsoever. Mental health as a topic in these essays is considered the kiss of death for a hopeful student.
This is not to say that if you struggle with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, or PTSD, you are somehow unworthy of going to the college of your dreams. It is simply a statistic that some colleges, for example, Cornell, have unwritten policies that they will not admit students who admit to having mental health issues. Remember if you are struggling with your mental health, you are not alone and you should never hide it! For more information on this topic, watch the video for a deeper insight.
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