If you are applying to college, you probably wonder what admission teams look for on a college application. How can you stand out from other applicants and grab the attention of the admissions officer? What makes an application worthy of acceptance instead of landing in the pile of applicants waitlisted or denied?In this article, we discuss what stands out on a college application and helps you get the admission offer of your dreams.What do admissions officers look for on college applications?Since the admissions officer will be reading your application and making the final admission decision, it is good to know what they focus on when reading applications.ThePrinceton Review’s CollegeAdministratorSummer 2023 Survey—the education services company’s 4thsuch annual survey—asked administrators their views. According to the survey, their responses give a clear picture of what they consider when evaluating applications:The majority of colleges will be test optional for 2024.Asked about thei...
