Why the ideal college applicant is a myth according to an MIT expert
In short: Stu Schmill, the Dean of Admissions and Student Financial Services at MIT, joins Sal Khan to discuss the evolving landscape of higher education. They examine how the pandemic reshaped the student experience and what institutions are learning from these unprecedented shifts.
In this conversation, Schmill addresses the realities of the admissions process, emphasizing that there is no such thing as a perfect applicant. By moving away from the pursuit of an idealized candidate, he offers a more grounded perspective on how top-tier institutions evaluate potential in a changing world.
The discussion also covers the broader impact of the pandemic on higher education, exploring how colleges are adapting their operations and expectations to support students during and after global disruption.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: MIT Dean of Admissions, Stu Schill, says the perfect applicant doesn't exist | Homeroom with Sal
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