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Grade 12: College Application Motivation

October 13, 2015

Grade 12: College Application Motivation

During the early morning hours of October 9th, Principal Ma held the P&B assembly about college applications and admissions with the senior students. “Seniors, how are you faring right now?” asked Mr. Ma, “If you are not busy now, then something is wrong.” Mr. Ma went on to explain to the students that, on the other hand, if you are busy, make sure that you are busy in an effective and productive manner. If you want to study a specific major, you have to do thorough research about related requirements. Mr. Ma’s used engineering as an example, noting that for engineering majors, students should pay close attention to important subjects such as math, physics, and chemistry. Mr. Ma also advised the students that another important factor is to study something you are passionate about. And finally, Mr. Ma advised that students to consider other aspects, including weather and location. Since, students will most likely be spending the next four years of their lives in their chosen college, students should choose a place that fits them, somewhere they will be able to find a home.

The next day, Principal Ma followed the previous talk with a lunch lecture, “The Top 30 College Apps”. He begins with a video of an interview with college admission officers. One admission officer’s told the interviewer straightforwardly, the region you come from, your gender, and many other factors that you cannot control are part of the admissions process. And his advice was to relax and “put yourself out there” rather than stress over something you have no control over.

Mr. Ma himself emphasized on sufficient knowledge of colleges you apply. This is better than applying to heaps of schools you don’t know much about besides their rankings. You should apply to universities with programs and courses that you are truly interested in, and show the admission officers your genuine interests. If you know what you want, then be specific. Again, don’t fret over what is “beyond your control.” Instead, focus on showing who you are, your individuality and distinguishing yourself from other applicants through your personal statements.

（WrittenbyJIANG Min PicturebyJIANG Min Supervised byPAN Tingting）