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Every year it is becoming more and more competitive to get accepted into college. A recent article states just how competitive and tough it is get accepted these days.
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RECORD NUMBER OF STUDENTS APPLY to UC SCHOOLS

1/5/2009
Reported by: Justin Myers

University of California schools are seeing a record number of students applying for enrollment. So far, 127,000 students have applied at UCs for the next academic year. That is up five percent from last year.

This means there will be a higher number of rejection letters sent out, since the schools have fewer spots available due to budget cuts.

A UC Santa Barbara spokesperson said they should have their official numbers in later this month.

RECORD 29,000 APPLICATIONS TO HARVARD for FALL

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - A record 29,000 people have applied for a spot in next fall's freshman class at Harvard University.

Harvard's admissions office said Wednesday that the applications this year beat the nearly 27,500 people who applied last year. Each student is vying for one of just 1,700 spots.

Admissions Dean William Fitzsimmons says Harvard's generous financial aid packages have encouraged so many students to apply. The financial aid program requires no contribution from families with annual incomes below $60,000 and about 10 percent of income from families that make up to $180,000.

The estimated cost of attending the Ivy League school this year, including tuition, fees, room, board and personal expenses, is more than $50,000.

As college becomes more expensive and admissions becomes more competitive, it is important to understand how many athletes are using their athletic prowess to assist them in getting accepted into college. As an athlete, you owe it to yourself to use every advantage you can to get accepted in the best college available to you.

BOTTOM LINE: Athletes have an acceptance advantage. Learn how to maximize your advantage!

If you have any questions about how you can best utilize your athletic talents to help you get accepted and lower costs, please, contact me. I am more than happy to answer any of your questions!