{"id":5158,"date":"2019-08-26T16:34:00","date_gmt":"2019-08-26T09:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/etest.edu.vn\/?p=5158"},"modified":"2021-10-11T14:39:27","modified_gmt":"2021-10-11T07:39:27","slug":"secrets-that-can-boost-your-college-admissions-portfolio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/etest.edu.vn\/en\/secrets-that-can-boost-your-college-admissions-portfolio\/","title":{"rendered":"SECRETS THAT CAN BOOST YOUR COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PORTFOLIO"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><em><b><i>The United States is a country with a top tier higher education system and is therefore a target destination for many students. Because of that, in order to prepare for your studies in the United States, a good portfolio is needed for your admission to US colleges. Let&#039;s look at the most important factors for your admission process. <\/i><\/b><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4469\" src=\"https:\/\/etest.edu.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/kelly-sikkema-tQQ4BwN_UFs-unsplash-01-600x400.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/etest.edu.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/kelly-sikkema-tQQ4BwN_UFs-unsplash-01-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/etest.edu.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/kelly-sikkema-tQQ4BwN_UFs-unsplash-01-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/etest.edu.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/kelly-sikkema-tQQ4BwN_UFs-unsplash-01-1200x800.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #9c1619; font-size: 130%;\"><strong>1. GPA \u2013 Grade Point Average<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each school will have differing admission standards depending on its reputation and the targeted level of the incoming class. So, to make sure you can keep up with your program and fellow students, you must prove your ability to study well, and that is usually reflected in your grade point average. Depending on the requirements of each school, the Admissions Committee of the US University will consider the average of 1 \u2013 3 most recent school years.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #9c1619;\"><span style=\"font-size: 130%;\">2. Standardized test results<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most American universities require a minimum score for standardized tests, the most common of which being the SAT and ACT. These are tests that evaluate student&#039;s ability in logical thinking and problem analysis. Therefore, the higher the SAT \/ ACT score, the more likely it is that a student will gain admission to an American university. Therefore, depending on the school and individual aspirations, one should be aware of the detailed entry conditions to know the school&#039;s score range as well as its deadline in order to plan the SAT or ACT test dates accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 130%; color: #9c1619;\"><strong>3. International language certificate<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students from countries whose national language is not English will need an English certificate when applying to American colleges. For the US, the TOEFL certificates are quite popular, but in recent years, the IELTS has also become a good alternative for most international students.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, some schools also implement English as Second Language courses for students who meet other entry requirements but still do not meet the language level required by the school. Although this is a good option for those whose English can still be significantly improved, it also means more time and higher costs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #9c1619;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 130%;\">4. Personal Essay<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For highly ranked schools, good academics and extracurriculars still cannot guarantee admissions; rather, much of it also depends on your personal essay. If you want to be admitted into a top school, your essay cannot be generic. That is because the Admissions Committee of American universities will rely on the candidates&#039; personal essays to evaluate and screen exceptional students.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to having no grammar, layouts, or spelling errors, the essay also needs to have a great emotional impact and accurately conveys one&#039;s own individuality. This is an important factor that not only helps you gain admission to your dream school, but also to increase your chances of securing a scholarship.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #9c1619; font-size: 130%;\">5. Extracurricular activities<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Education in the United States aims to produce well rounded students, so in addition to academic ability, schools also favor students who have outstanding extracurricular activities. That can be through clubs such as English, Chess, Cooking, ... or the orchestra, the dance team \/ cheer team of the school, all of which are appreciated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have some spare time, you can always register to volunteer somewhere; or if you have other talents such as playing, singing, drawing, dancing \u2026 don&#039;t hesitate to show these off to the school, as this is definitely a plus point to help you stand out during the admissions process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A complete application needs to be carefully prepared before going abroad. 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