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1
It would be better to ask a middle school teacher who really likes you to write your letter of recommendation.
True
False
2
What types of information are considered in the Data Driven approach?
GPA unweighted/weighted
the number of honors/AP classes
SAT/ACT score
All of these are correct
3
Which of these are in the top 12 factors of admission for many colleges?
all of these are correct
Strength of curriculum
Grades in college prep classes
Grades in all classes
4
A "sliding scale" means that the higher your GPA/class rank the lower the SAT/ACT score you might need.
True
False
5
Which of these are included in the top 12 factors of admission to a college?
Essay
SAT/ACT scores
All of these are correct
Counselor recommendation
6
A teacher recommendation and interview with an admissions rep are not highly important.
True
False
7
Which areas are considered in the "Whole Approach" to admissions?
All of these are correct
Recomendations
some data from the data approach
essays
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What types of information are considered under the data driven approach?
None of these are correct
GPA in honors/AP classes
Recommendations
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9
Visiting a college and showing interest can help you in the admissions process?
False
True
10
GPA is the first thing a college rep looks at when they receive an application and transcript.
False
True
11
What are the 2 approaches that colleges have when deciding to accept a student?
Data Driven and Whole Approach
Data Driven and SAT optional
Geographical location and legacy approach
None of these are correct
12
Which of these are included in the top 12 factors of college admissions?
Family member attended this college
Extra curricular activites
Both red and gold are correct
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13
Course rigor is not important for college admissions as long as you have a high overall GPA.
False
True
14
Course rigor demonstrates that you are capable of handling college level work.
True
False
