11 College Admissions Myths: Debunking Common Misconceptions about the College Application Process

On today’s episode, we chat with Padya Paramita, a Columba MFA graduate, InGenius Prep Graduate Coach, and writing professor at the University of New Haven. Padya and I break down 11 college admissions myths and misconceptions, including: - MYTH #1 - True or False: Legacy students have a better chance of admissions - MYTH #2 - True or False: You can buy your way into college - MYTH #3 - True or False: There are stereotypical extracurricular activities you should avoid - MYTH #4 - True or False: Debate and MUN are impressive activities for college - MYTH #5 - True or False: A High SAT score is all you need to get into college - MYTH #6 - True or False: Colleges consider your family’s finances when deciding to admit you - MYTH #7 - True or False: You need a perfect GPA to be admitted to top colleges - MYTH #8 - True or False: Volunteer experience is a must - MYTH #9 - True or False: Demonstrated interest is important - MYTH #10 - True or False: You have to be well-rounded, excelling in every area - MYTH #11 - True or False: Schools use AI to filter out applications Check out our blog for more free resources such as: https://ingeniusprep.com/blog/college-application-myths/ https://ingeniusprep.com/blog/college-admissions-101/ Sign up for a free consultation with an admissions expert: https://hubs.la/H0NbBQ20 Register for one of our webinars: https://ingeniusprep.com/webinars/ Questions or comments? Email contact@ingeniusprep.com Visit us at https://ingeniusprep.com/ to learn more. See you every other Monday!