Can I Notify College Admission Committee Of My Achievement Even After Sending College Application?

Hi, I am turning into a senior in high school after this summer. Of all possible questions about college application, mine is a little bit “special.” In the state of Hawaii, most competitions in Math and Science are held around March–which is always after the college application deadline. If I achieve any fabulous state award [...]

What Traits Set You Apart In The Eyes Of A College Admissions Committee?

I understand that there is a large group of people with high GPAs, high SAT scores, and many volunteer hours and extracurricular activities. What sets a certain individual from this group apart from the others? How do college admissions committees decide between people from this pool of applicants?