{"id":52041,"date":"2025-04-29T10:58:49","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T08:58:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandboxomgeving.nl\/wiki\/faq\/what-else-is-considered-in-college-admissions\/"},"modified":"2025-05-01T11:47:04","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T09:47:04","slug":"other-admission-criteria","status":"publish","type":"faq","link":"https:\/\/www.slamstox.com\/en\/wiki\/faq\/other-admission-criteria\/","title":{"rendered":"What else is considered in college admissions?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slamstox.com\/en\/wiki\/faq\/what-is-gpa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GPA <\/a>and scores on admission tests such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slamstox.com\/en\/wiki\/faq\/sat-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SAT <\/a>or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slamstox.com\/en\/wiki\/faq\/toefl-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TOEFL<\/a>, universities in the United States also look at other important parts of your profile. After all, they want to make sure that you fit into their program not only academically, but also as a person. Below you can read about what else you need to think about if you want to study in America.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What additional admission requirements apply?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your admission to an American university often includes:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-2\">Your courses in high school<br\/>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slamstox.com\/en\/wiki\/faq\/what-is-the-ncaa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NCAA <\/a>has certain requirements for courses for student-athletes. For example, have you taken enough years of math, English and science courses? This determines whether you are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slamstox.com\/en\/wiki\/faq\/what-does-eligibility-mean\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eligible to play <\/a>in college sports.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Letters of Recommendation<br\/>Teachers, mentors or coaches can play an important role in your admission. A powerful letter of recommendation shows who you are as a student and person. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Motivation letter (personal statement)<br\/>In it you explain why you want to study in the US, why you choose a particular university and what your goals are. A good cover letter really makes a difference. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extra-curricular activities<br\/>Consider volunteering, side jobs, internships, sports or music. American universities are looking for students with ambition, initiative and involvement outside the classroom. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admissions Interview<br\/>Some universities invite students to an (online) interview. During this interview, they want to better understand who you are and what you come to contribute to campus. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does this mean for you as an international student?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you are looking for a scholarship in America or dreaming of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slamstox.com\/en\/wiki\/faq\/athletic-requirements-scholarship-in-america\/\">sports <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slamstox.com\/en\/wiki\/faq\/athletic-requirements-scholarship-in-america\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">scholarship<\/a>, these additional components are important for your admission. Universities in the United States look at the total picture: grades, tests AND personality. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does Slamstox help you?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We will guide you through the entire application process:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We review together whether your coursework meets NCAA requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We help with requesting letters of recommendation and writing your cover letter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will receive support in gathering documents and completing application forms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And we&#8217;ll make sure your unique story stands out, increasing your chances of admission and a scholarship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Need help with your admissions file?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-4 wp-block-paragraph\">Want to study in America and make sure you meet all admission requirements?<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slamstox.com\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact <\/a>us with no obligation &#8211; we will help you from A to Z.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"513\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slamstox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-1024x513.png\" alt=\"NCAA requirements of school subjects - Slamstox\" class=\"wp-image-58052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.slamstox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-1024x513.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.slamstox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.slamstox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-768x385.png 768w, https:\/\/www.slamstox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","group":[124],"class_list":["post-52041","faq","type-faq","status-publish","hentry","group-academic-tests"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Other prerequisites for college admission - Slamstox<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"In addition to high school grades and admissions test scores, more is being looked at. 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