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College Guy: How your name is sold to colleges for marketing
Brennan Barnard
Published: 3/15/2021 5:05:26 PM
Question: I have been getting emails and snail mail from NYU, The University of Chicago and other selective colleges. Is this a good sign?
Answer: It is definitely a sign. However, in truth, it is neither good nor bad. You might then wonder what it is a sign of? It means you are likely a junior in high school and have either taken standardized testing or filled out some kind of national survey. It is also a sign that the “admission industrial complex” and college marketing machines are alive and well.
Question: I have heard that college admission officers check social media when they review applicants. Is this true?Answer: Before I answer this, I have a question for you. If you learned that admission officers did check the social media of all.
College Guy: What to do if your application was deferred
Brennan Barnard
Question: My Early Decision application to college was deferred. What do I do now?
Answer: I have good news and bad news for you, but first let’s start by defining what we are talking about. When an early admission application is deferred, the school is essentially postponing its decision. Instead of admitting or denying your bid for admission, they are placing you in limbo to have your application reconsidered during regular decision review.
The good news is you are still in the game. Though disappointing, I encourage you to view this as an affirmative outcome, one that puts the ball back in your court to make your case. By deferring your application, a college is acknowledging that you are admissible and capable of being successful on their campus.