Cappex College Blog

A couple of weeks ago we had a discussion about the push for authenticity in the college admissions process. It seems some college consultants were pushing for students to make intentional mistakes on their applications to seem more real.

In Newsweek magazine’s recent college guide Bruce Poch, dean of admissions at Pomona College, clarifes what colleges are really looking for:

“Although it may seem mysterious, the admissions process is actually straightforward. It’s about finding relationships that will work, just like dating and marriage.”

And later:

“I worry that we as admissions officers may have unintentionally transmitted incorrect messages about what we hope to see. Students become supplicants, not applicants, doing the right things for the wrong reasons.”

Thankfully, Cappex is here to help cut through some of the smoke. We tell you which colleges want you before you apply. We let you know which colleges are interested in students just like you. Then, when it is time to submit your application, you don’t have to worry about being real. You just be yourself: On your Cappex profile, and on your application. Then, through your essay, letters of recommendation and activities list, colleges will get a true sense for who you are.

Will you be keeping it real when applying to college?