The 4 Most Important Elements of a University Application

"Over the past two years, 1 million fewer students have enrolled in college. However, the number of selective college applications rose by 25%.“

- David Cantu, Best College Aid

FEWER UNIVERSITY ENROLLMENTS

MORE LIKELY TO ENTER

Highly selective college applications using the COMMON APPLICATION portal rose by 25 % in the last two years.

Common Application - Deadline update: first-year application trends through March 15 - March 21, 2022

COMPONENTS OF A UNIVERSITY APPLICATION

PERSONAL ESSAY

Most colleges will ask for a personal essay. 

A good essay can help you stand out from the rest of the candidates. 

Although certain colleges will ask for optional supplemental essays, we encourage our Best College Aid members to write them and send them to the college.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

GPA

STANDARDIZED TESTING

If you want to learn how to help your children get accepted to an excellent university in the United States with scholarships, I invite you to register to watch our free presentation: 6 Tips for Going to College on Scholarship.

I hope this information is of great value to you!

- David