Getting The Details Right - Academic and Extracurriculars

Level 5 - Ivy League

Welcome back! Previously, we discussed the details that matter in college applications. Specifically, we discussed the characteristics of an applicant that can make or break an application, particularly among highly selective colleges. 

If you missed that article, you can read about it here:

The main purpose of this is to emphasize a key understanding in getting into your dream school: 

The more competitive the environment, the more an individual’s application details matter. 

In the last article, we focused more on the characteristics of the applicant and how that influences the admissions process. In this article, we’ll focus more on the accomplishment side of things. 

First, let’s define accomplishment.