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What Colleges Look for In Applicants: The 3 Biggest Application Mistakes & How to Get Accepted

How are college applications reviewed? What do admissions officers really look for? If you’re a parent navigating the college admissions process with your teen, this is the expert insight you’ve been searching for. In this eye-opening conversation, Andy Borst, Vice President for Enrollment Management at the University of Georgia (and former Director of Admissions at UIUC), walks you through exactly how college applications are read and evaluated—from the first skim to the final decision. This video, hosted by College Admissions: Grown and Flown, answers the questions most parents are asking right now: ✅ How are college applications reviewed step-by-step? ✅ What do admissions officers look for when reading an application? ✅ Do test optional schools really mean it—and should your student submit scores? ✅ What makes an application stand out from the rest? ✅ How can parents help their teen get into college without creating more stress? ✅ What are the biggest mistakes students (and parents) make? Whether your student is just starting the college search or finalizing their Common App, you'll get clear, actionable college admissions tips for parents—backed by decades of insider experience. 🎓 About the Expert: Andy Borst has over 20 years of experience in college admissions, including leadership roles at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and now at the University of Georgia. He offers a rare, transparent look at the admissions process—plus helpful advice to support your teen without overstepping. 💡 What You’ll Walk Away With: A clear understanding of holistic admissions Ways to guide your teen through the process while maintaining their confidence How admissions teams weigh academics, extracurriculars, and essays 🔔 Subscribe to get weekly college admissions advice, livestreams, and updates from top experts: ‪@collegeadmissionsgrownandflown‬ #CollegeAdmissions #HowCollegeApplicationsAreReviewed #TestOptional #AdmissionsTipsForParents #CommonApp #CollegeEssayTips #GrownAndFlown #getintocollege 00:00 – What Happens Behind Closed Doors in College Admissions 01:25 – Meet Andy Borst: Experience from Illinois to Georgia 04:00 – How College Applications Are Reviewed at Selective Schools 07:45 – What College Admissions Officers Actually Look For 11:10 – The Role of GPA, Test Scores, and Context in College Admissions 14:40 – The Truth About Test-Optional Policies 18:05 – How Colleges Consider Essays, Activities, and Recommendations 21:15 – The Most Common Misconceptions Parents Have about College Admissions 24:20 – Advice for Supporting Your Teen Through the College Admissions Process 27:30 – Final Thoughts from Andy Borst: What Matters Most When it Comes to College Admissions