<p>I was wondering how important geographic location is in terms of college admissions? I live in Alaska, so would this be a "hook" in the eyes of college admissions officers at selective universities?</p>
<p>It won’t make up for problems with your app. But, when you are compared with applicants from the populous states, it will help you.</p>
<p>I don’t think it would be as strong as a hook, but it can help</p>
<p>Many universities “brag” about having representatives from all the states in their freshman class, so it may indeed help you if you are applying to a school that is not popular with other Alaskans.</p>
<p>I was wondering about this too, being from Montana and applying to a school in NYC! :D</p>
<p>It won’t make up for problems with your app. But, when you are compared with applicants from the populous states, it will help you.</p>
<p>Very true.</p>
<p>I think you’ll be competing against students from your own state. Are your stats strong for your state?</p>
<p>Resonably strong, I’m most likely going to be valedictorian at my school which is the most academically competitive school in the state. Pretty good standardized test scores and ECs. So will I definetly have a decent shot at some top tier schools if I can stand out against other people from my state?</p>
<p>Most academically competitive? Not if it’s South.</p>
<p>You are evaluated in the context of your environment. It will be a lot easier–though not necessary easy–to stand out in a less competitive environment. (But you’ll also likely have fewer opportunities than those in, say, New York.)</p>