1780 – The Official Blog of Transylvania University

1780 | The Official Blog of Transylvania University

6 admissions myths you shouldn’t believe

For those of you new to the college search – it can be overwhelming. Where do you start? Who do you trust? There are lots of good and bad information on the Internet. And, many students fall into immediate pitfalls…but luckily, you won’t be one of them! Here are 6 common college admissions myths that you shouldn’t believe: 1. MYTH: “I’ve never heard of [insert college name here], so it must not be very good.” TRUTH: Naturally, many schools make their name through collegiate athletics and television time. But when looking for a college, don’t be led by just your sports fan-dom. Having a good football or basketball team doesn’t mean the class size, academic offerings, and quality of faculty are best fit for getting you to graduation. Likewise, just because you know a name and see it on TV doesn’t make it a good institution, either. 2. MYTH: “The higher a school is ranked, the better the school.” TRUTH: College admissions professionals will drill one thing into you during your college search: finding the “best fit”. This involves you and your family assessing your needs and wants to find the “best” school that matches and best prepares you for success. Click here to read how we debunk college rankings. What rankings will not tell you is which college makes you feel most at home, where you will be most engaged socially, and where you will excel academically. While you may go to Kelly Blue