Many college and universities base their admissions more than just GPA and SAT/ACT scores. They look at each student as a whole: academics, extracurricular activities, awards, honors, and etc.
It is not a rare occurrence for college admissions representatives to come across students who have earned perfect grades, stellar SAT/ACT scores, exemplary leadership skills, hundreds of hours of community service,and a list of awards and honors that can go on forever.
Stanford University, in their visit with San Diego county counselors yesterday, shared with us the POINT OF EXCELLENCE. The point of excellence a unique, extraordinary characteristic an individual student might possess which would make them stand out above all the other outstanding student hoping for admissions to prestigious universities like Stanford.
A student with excellent academic credentials yet possess a passion in life, an obstacle overcome, and/or unique life experiences that makes them rise above other students is the point of excellence.
Students, you might be asking yourself, "I don't have a point of excellence". Our answer to you is "Yes you do!". All students have a story to tell. You might not realize it but you do have a point of excellence. If is our job to help you find it!
If you are a senior starting to take on your college applications and need help in finding your "point of excellence", see your counselor1 We are were to help!
Sweetwater High School Counselors are committed to providing a comprehensive counseling and guidance program as a vehicle to assist students in acquiring and using life-long learning and self-managing skills. We are committed to implementing a proactive and preventative program which employs strategies to enhance student academic success, provide career awareness, develop employment readiness, encourage self-awareness, foster interpersonal communication skills and impart life success skills.