Admissions officials: Students shouldn’t bank on application gimmicks

YouTube sensation says college hopefuls should incorporate multimedia into applications—but officials warn against gimmicks

By Raishay Lin, Contributing Editor

College applicants shouldn’t rely on a viral YouTube video to spring them from the confines of a university’s lengthy wait list, admissions officials say—despite the success of one high-profile applicant whose video plea went viral. Read more with registration.

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