How can a student who has all B's still enjoy high school and get into the college of their choice? The more articles I read and the more I talk to admissions counselors (even employers for those not college bound), I find common themes with all of them when looking for that "right fit" student or employee. They want individuals that are:
All to often I find students heavily involved in several different areas with the idea that "the more I am involved in, the better my chances." But it is these students that end up never finishing a task or event because they never seem to have the time. Here's a blog that does a good job of explaining why this is so.
How to Get Into Stanford with B’s on Your Transcript
- passionate about something (whether it be a subject or career area)
- willing to work
- teachable
- showing completion of anything!
All to often I find students heavily involved in several different areas with the idea that "the more I am involved in, the better my chances." But it is these students that end up never finishing a task or event because they never seem to have the time. Here's a blog that does a good job of explaining why this is so.
How to Get Into Stanford with B’s on Your Transcript