So many students believe that the right thing to do is to jump right into a school because it is the most reputable, even if it is not the correct fit. The current perception of success seems to be dependent on where you are accepted to. “Don’t send your kids to the Ivy League” written by William Deresiewicz talks about how the prestigious schools in our nation portray a false image. It’s documented by Deresiewicz, that new acceptees tend to develop anxiety and a sense of lost purpose while attending these highly desired schools. Currently schools are accepting students with long lists of community services and extracurriculars on their resumes, 2-3 foreign languages, and parental donations. There are many other ways a school can enlist students and facilitate them thriving in their academic environment. …show more content…
The incredibly challenging process of choosing a school based on GPA and standardized test score requirements is something that every college student has gone through; this procedure takes a lot of thought and motivation. The image of attending an Ivy League or perpetually referred to “big school” weighs on the minds of most students today. Will my education and effort be overlooked by future employer’s because of attending a less visible school? Colleges and Universities should be careful when accepting the students who are applying to a “reach” school category. “Reach” school, a known term, is a school on a student’s application list that is most likely beyond their GPA performance. Although maintaining a high GPA is not the most glamourous process, the hard work will pay off. “Selecting students by GPA . . . more often