For the past few days in class, we have been watching a documentary about a group of high school students and their path of building applications for Berkeley, which for most is their top choice for a college. Each student comes from different backgrounds, including socio-economic status, neighborhood, race, and family. Most of the focus of the documentary is on the SAT, and the role it plays in college admissions.
The documentary mentioned that the average SAT score for students in Berkeley was above 1300. But one student from the documentary, JK, was admitted with only a score in the 800's. Even though the score was lower, I agree with their decision to admit him because I think that the SAT did not show his true merit. For his circumstances, he showed outstanding achievements. He was not able to receive special SAT preparation, and it seems his school did not have the best teachers either. And on top of that, he had an outstanding number of extracurriculars and a good GPA. This shows how he is able to overcome adversity and has a lot of determination even in difficult situations. I think that this is important for colleges to look at because it shows who really has the desire and the persistence to continue to do well in college and make a great future for themselves. What do others think are the important factors in college admissions?
I believe that his diversity and determination played a big role in his admission. He showed he was able to succeed with working 2 jobs and many different extracurriculars. I believe being diverse is a big part in admissions along with test scores and grades.
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