- Grades. This is the most important piece of the application.
- Standardized test scores. These are from the ACT, the SAT and the SAT subject tests.
- Essay.
- Resumé
- Recommendations.
- Interviews.
What are the top six factors colleges look for in applicants?
- Grades in college prep courses.
- Strength of curriculum.
- Admission test scores.
- Grades in all courses.
- Extracurricular commitment.
- Letters of recommendation.
- Essay or writing sample.
- Demonstrated interest.
What are 5 things colleges look for?
The way to prove future success is through your experiences to date. These must relate to one or more of the five traits colleges look for in applicants: drive, intellectual curiosity, initiative, contribution and diversity of experiences. Some colleges may value more than five traits.