http://www.theadmissiongame.com/blog/archives/101 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 04:46:44 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 http://www.theadmissiongame.com/blog/archives/101/comment-page-1#comment-502 jonreider Thu, 14 May 2009 18:10:11 +0000 http://www.theadmissiongame.com/blog/archives/101#comment-502 "Wipe the slate clean?" I am not sure this always works. At most state universities, it is true that the high school record is no longer of interest to the admissions office if a student is transferring from a community college, but at most (not all) private colleges the admissions process will ask a student for a high school transcript. This is not necessarily a kiss of death if a student has turned their academic record around AND CAN EXPLAIN THEIR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT in a compelling way. In other words, the college may be forgiving and understanding, especially if a good deal of time has passed. There are second chances in this business, but it is not the same as the slate being wiped clean. “Wipe the slate clean?” I am not sure this always works. At most state universities, it is true that the high school record is no longer of interest to the admissions office if a student is transferring from a community college, but at most (not all) private colleges the admissions process will ask a student for a high school transcript. This is not necessarily a kiss of death if a student has turned their academic record around AND CAN EXPLAIN THEIR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT in a compelling way. In other words, the college may be forgiving and understanding, especially if a good deal of time has passed. There are second chances in this business, but it is not the same as the slate being wiped clean.

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