Can you explain college application system in the US? What should I do to get into college? I see a lot of information and since I'm foreign it's confusing. 😓 Btw, Have a nice day! Or evening. Or night 😊
I guess it really depends on where you’re from! In Sweden where I’m from the only thing that matters are your grades, but for college in the US you will need so many different things. Usually how they judge is 1/3 grades, 1/3 test scores (SATs or ACTs) and 1/3 everything else, which includes essays, letters of recommendation, extracurriculars etc. You should put an equal amount of effort into all three aspects of your application. Make sure to show them what you're passionate about as well as your intelligence. If you’re not from an English speaking country you will have to take the TOEFL test as well to show that your English is proficient. For me the application process seemed terribly daunting compared to in Sweden where you just send your grades to a few schools. My best tip is to make a plan for getting everything done, apply to a couple of different schools, and don’t give up! I never dared to hope that I would get accepted to my dream school, yet here I am!