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What does “holistic admissions” really mean?
Holistic is a word you may hear often in U.S. admissions. It does not mean “easy” or “random.” It means a college may look at more than one number when reviewing an applicant.
01A simple picture
If a college uses holistic review, it may read your grades, activities, essays, recommendations and context together. Instead of asking only “What is the SAT score?”, it might also ask “How did this student learn, contribute and use the opportunities available?”
02Consider two students
Two students may both earn strong grades. One regularly helps younger students with mathematics. Another builds software for a local problem. Holistic review can help colleges understand these different strengths. It does not guarantee either student admission.
03What the reviewers may see
They might see your academic preparation, your school environment, your time commitments, how teachers describe you, your interests, and how thoughtfully you respond to essays. Each university decides what factors matter.
04Holistic does not mean grades are unimportant
Many competitive U.S. universities place great importance on academics. Activities, awards or a moving essay cannot be assumed to compensate for any academic performance. Different institutions and scholarships use different rules.
05Do not turn yourself into a collection of titles
You do not need to become president of five clubs. Honest, sustained work with specific contributions is often easier to explain than a long list of inflated positions.
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