How to Stand Out
Start by doing what you truly love so you develop a compelling story that makes you stand out.
Top colleges want applicants who demonstrate qualities that make them stand out.
While academic performance is a pre-requisite, applicants who demonstrate qualities the colleges value are the ones who get admitted.
How to demonstrate these qualities is probably one of the most misunderstood and confusing parts of the application process.
The quality of your engagement with an activity you love is the best way to demonstrate what qualities you possess!
The activity does not have to be world changing, neither does it have to be difficult, but the depth of engagement must be authentic!
At X Factor Admissions, we work with you to develop you into the unique person that the elite colleges want on their campus.
These are qualities the top colleges want in their admitted students.
Why are these qualities so important?
Find out what these qualities are
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Independent Activities that Help You Stand Out
Imagination, passion and a willingness to step out of their comfort zone are key drivers of high school students’ ability to pursue independent activities that help them stand out from the crowd.