Mrs. Hamrick’s Counselor Corner

What factors do colleges look at when choosing whether or not to admit a student??  This article addresses this topic and asks college admissions officers what they want to see.

http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/features/the-a-college-applicant-391836.html

Similarly, this next article also addresses the importance of selecting what (and how many) activities you choose to participate in while in high school.  You may be surprised to learn what they have to say!

http://www.examiner.com/x-766-College-Admissions-Examiner~y2009m1d27-Do-only-wellrounded-students-get-into-college