For many students, getting into a highly competitive college drives most decisions about where to spend their time and energy. But what if some of these decisions actually hurt their chances of getting in? My guest Shirag Shemmassian, who helps students get admitted to highly selective colleges, shares the three mistakes students make when trying to make themselves stand out in the application process, and what they should be doing instead.
Key points in this episode
Who is Shirag Shemmassian ?
What is the current situation of students trying to get into their most desired college ?
What is a key mistake applicants make that they believe will help them but ultimately does not ?
Do admissions officers take into consideration a student's "fit" at an institution ?
Should students do whatever it takes to maximize ACT and SAT scores ?
How should students prepare for standardized tests ?
Should students join as many clubs and teams as possible and pursue leadership opportunities ?
How can students become specialists in their area ?
How can students determine which activities stand out and which ones don't ?
Who is Shirag Shemmassian ?
He helps high school students get into top colleges like Princeton, Stanford, MIT, etc. He received his undergraduate degree from Cornell and his PhD from UCLA. Shirag is also a licensed clinical psychologist. He grew up with Tourette Syndrome, which has helped inform his work now.
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