Confessions from College Admission Staff That Will Leave You Speechless
Some of these might make you blush.
College admissions can look polished from the outside, but the people working behind the scenes often see a very different side of the process. Between the pressure, the volume of applications, and the constant judgment calls, it is easy to forget that admissions offices are full of ordinary people making messy decisions.
This story pulls together a series of blunt confessions from college admission staff, and some of them are surprisingly petty, frustrating, or just plain shocking. The posts reveal what happens when gatekeeping, burnout, and personal bias creep into a system that is supposed to feel fair.
By the end, it is hard not to wonder how many other admissions decisions come down to more than just the application in front of them.
1. Political ASF
Is your social media profile public? You might want to close it unless you're fully prepared to be judged by potential employers and even college admission staff.
whisper2. Name Game
Regardless of your skin color, remember that the names you choose for your children will be the names they use when applying for jobs and colleges. Honestly.
whisper3. The Truth Is...
If someone claims to be there for everyone, they are probably not truly there for you as an individual, unfortunately.
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That first confession sets the tone fast.
4. It's Not Even My Fault!
Okay, did this person see the first one?
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5. My Job Isn't to Do Your Part for You!
Well, that's fair. Put your big kid pants on, everyone.
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6. Scandalous.
This is a form of sexual assault, using your power in this way. This person should be ashamed of themselves, not bragging about it on a confession website.
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Some of these admissions stories are hard to defend.
And if you think your college stress is bad, this graduation-versus-brother-sports demand left one sibling feeling second choice.
7. Laughing at BRATS
I don't blame you here.
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8. One Giant Step for You, a Never-Ending Escalator for Me.
Sounds like a stressful job!
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9. Wholesome
Honestly, I'm just glad to see a positive confession for a change.
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And then the comments keep the momentum going.
10. Use That Big Brain of Yours to Think.
Or not; it's your own fault, though.
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11. Whoops
Must be a thorough process.
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12. Just Don't Do It.
This is pretty funny.
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It is the kind of thread that makes the whole process look a lot less glamorous.
What was your experience like applying for college? Share your experiences in the comment section now!
Admissions office drama never really sounds this blunt until you read it yourself.
For more “you’re a tenant now” shock, read what this mom’s sudden rule change did to her college student.
