Students
have big college dreams, which they begin to prepare for earlier on in their
academic life while they are still in grade school or high school. Their
parents also come into play to ensure that their children’s academic future is
on track when they enroll them for extracurricular activities such as ballet
classes and sports. They want their children to apply and get accepted to
various Ivy League universities. The parents and students also understand that
Rome wasn't built in a day. They need to
put in a lot of effort to ensure that they successfully apply, and get accepted
to the college they desire. This leads them to develop a portfolio of most of
their achievements, which they have earned over the years both academically and
socially. The portfolio is a collection of relevant documents that act as a
record to portray their achievements.
Most
schools prefer to have their potential students provide them with a portfolio.
This is because it helps them to determine if the students’ academic needs can
be met by the school’s academic and social programs. The academic advisers can
offer the students the best course options they can undertake based on their
portfolios. It also helps the colleges to determine if the students’ can be a
valuable addition to their school through the various sports and
extracurricular activities that they have talents in. This is why some colleges
send out coaches to scout for unique students who can join their sporting
teams. The portfolio also helps the colleges to determine the eligibility of
students in getting scholarships. One must admit that getting scholarships is
beneficial to both the parents and students. This is because it will lighten
the financial burden that parents carry in order to see their children receive
the best education college has to offer.
The
portfolios also help universities and special schools arrange and prepare
adequately for students with disabilities. They are able to implement plans
such as construction of ramps, and other forms of transport access to simplify
the movement of students with disabilities. This also makes the students feel
comfortable because they feel that their needs are being taken care of by the
universities. This eventually helps them to get acquainted to their
surroundings faster. They are able to concentrate on their academics
effectively with minimal fear of stigmatization from their fellow peers.
Students should ensure that they have a portfolio that brings out their best
qualities, in order to be accorded the best opportunities academically, and
socially that life has to offer.
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