Nate+Robinson+Comparative+Essay

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As an admissions officer I have my own personal ranking as of to what is most important in a students application packet. I feel that the transcript is the most important part of the packet. The transcript helps me easily see what type of academic personality the student has. The Essay was the second most important part of the application packet. The essay shows me not only writing skills but gives insight on what type of person the student is. The essay is the only time a student can speak directly to me and the only chance a student has to tell me anything that i would not see on the transcript. Following the essay Recommendation letters are extremely helpful insights from the point of view of Adults who have experienced first hand what type of person the student is. Recommendations can also explain any bad grades or Regents scores. Although activities are not at the top of the list they are still key in my decision making. Activities show me a students ability to make commitments. Activities also show me what type of leader the student might be. SAT scores are the least important aspect in a students application. Academic sophistication is important but just because you failed a test does not mean you lack it. One single test can not tell me everything i need to know about a student academically or personality wise.

While reviewing Jasmine Duke's Transcript impressed by her grade in which she maintained a high average form 9th- 12th grade. Looking over Jasmines Transcript I noticed that Jasmine has a strenghth in Math and Sience but weakness in Ela. Although Jasmine did great academiclly it appears that she never challenged her self by participating in honers classes or college coarses. When reviewing Jasmines eassy i was extremely disappointed. Jasmine Failed to complete the task at hand which was to tell me about her self. From Jasmines essay i did not only learn about her mother but I learned that though Jasmines grades are good she is unable to write a college level essay and may not be ready for the level of work in our university. Jasmine's Essay appeared to be rushed and seemed as if she had put no time into it. Jasmine's recommendation letter however gave positive insight on the type of person Jasmine is. In the recommendation letter I learned that Jasmine comes from a immigrant Family. This explains Jasmines weakness in Ela.The recommendation also states that Jasmine is hard working and dedicated. These are two vital qualities in succeeding in life. While reviewing Jasmine's Activity sheet I can see that for Jasmine Duke commitment is not hard. Not only did Jasmine commit to Drama and a STEP program throughout all four year of high school but Jasmine maintained a babysitting job and was apart of her church choir. Although SATS are not a mayjor aspect it is Important to not that for some particular reason Jasmines scores were below average. This is very strange considering Jasmines grades. Although Jasmine's score was below average they were above average for students living in Harlem.

While reviewing Roman Polonco's Transcript although Roman's were not great all four years of highschool i was Impressed by The upward trend in his grades. This shows me that over the year Roman countinues to do better. Although Roman struggled with a attendace and lateness problem i was able to see that even though Roman's attendance and latenesses gradually became better over the years. I also noticed that Roman Has a strength in Ela.While reviewing Roman's essay i was extreemly impressed. Not only did Roman answer the question correctly but Roman showed college ready wriing skills. Roman's essay had an excellent hook and epiphany. While reading Roman's essay I felt as if i was there with him. Roman's recommendation letter served as a great asset in my decision making. I t was expressed in Roman's recommendation letter that he is a late bloomer. This explains Romans grades and attendance and latenesses. The recommendation letter also states that Roman is Trustworthy and good student.While Reviwing Roman's activity sheet i can see that Roman is not only a learder but a Responsible Commited young man. Roman has been a member of Student Amassadors throughout all four years of High school. During senior year Roman became a learder in the Student Ambassadors club. Roman was able to maintain a job as a Busboy throughout all four years of High school. Although SAT scores are not a major component in my decision making it is important to stat that Roman's SAT scores in Critical Reading, and Writing but a slightly above average in Math.

While reviewing Kaylah Serrano's Transcript I noticed that Kaylah has average grades. I also noticed that Kaylah has a strength in Math and Spanish. Kaylah is so strong in these subjects that not only did she take Honors and College level courses for these subjects but she was also able to obtain High Regents scores for these subjects. Kaylah submitted a great essay. I learned that Kaylah struggled with the challenge of Supporting a her family Financially after moving over here and also manged to Get decent grades in school also. Kaylah's Essay not only answered the question but it told me things that i would not know about Kaylah from just looking at her Transcript. Kaylah's recommendation letter not only explained the struggles Kaylah had to deal with but it also Give True insight of the type of student Kaylah is and genuine praise.While reviewing Kaylahs Activities sheet I was Highly disappointed. Kaylah only involved her self in one club in Freshmen Year. I do take into consideration that Kaylah had to help support Her family but Kaylah only began working during senior Year. Therefore Stating Kaylah Had time and availability to join clubs Freshmen - Junior Year. After reviewing Kaylahs Transcript and recommendation Kaylahs SAT scores were understandable. Kaylah's SAT Scores were blow average in Critical Reading and Writing but above Average in Math.

While reviewing William Santos 's I noticed that his grades were bad. William also has a attendence and lateness problem. William's essay was also bad. Williams essay appeard to be rushed and as if there was no effert put into it. William's Recommendation had faint praise. Williams recommendation also stated that he needs to apply his self. William was involved in many activities. Unfoutunatly William was unable to commit to any of these activities. Although SATS are not important to me it is important to state that Williams SAT scores are above average. Looking over William's application packet I can tell that William does have potential to do better but William is a risky bet and at this point in time I personally am looking for students that I can be sure will succeed.

It is important to understand that in my decision making I have to to pick a candidate in which I know will succeed. A college is only as successful as it students therefore stating in my opinion Roman Polanco is the strongest out of all four canidates. While reviewing Romans whole application packet i was able to come to a conclusion that Roman is a storng student with the potential and ability to learn. Romans upward trend in his eassay showed me that Roman will countine to do greater and greater as time progress's. Romans essay shows me that he is ready for college level work while Romans recommendation shows that he is deadicated and trustworthy person. These are two important traits in college life. Williams Activities show we that he cant commit and though Romans SAT scores are low this does not change my decision but only strenghth's my opinion in which SATS are not that important. After reviewing Roman Polonco's application packet I can see that Roman will only excel in our university. I welcome Roman and wish him the best of luck.