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1
What types of information are considered under the data driven approach?
Recommendations
Essays
GPA in honors/AP classes
None of these are correct
2
What are the 2 approaches that colleges have when deciding to accept a student?
Data Driven and SAT optional
Data Driven and Whole Approach
None of these are correct
Geographical location and legacy approach
3
Which of these are in the top 12 factors of admission for many colleges?
Strength of curriculum
all of these are correct
Grades in all classes
Grades in college prep classes
4
It would be better to ask a middle school teacher who really likes you to write your letter of recommendation.
True
False
5
Which of these are included in the top 12 factors of admission to a college?
SAT/ACT scores
Counselor recommendation
Essay
All of these are correct
6
Which of these are included in the top 12 factors of college admissions?
Essay
Extra curricular activites
Family member attended this college
Both red and gold are correct
7
Course rigor demonstrates that you are capable of handling college level work.
False
True
8
A teacher recommendation and interview with an admissions rep are not highly important.
True
False
9
What types of information are considered in the Data Driven approach?
SAT/ACT score
GPA unweighted/weighted
All of these are correct
the number of honors/AP classes
10
GPA is the first thing a college rep looks at when they receive an application and transcript.
False
True
11
Visiting a college and showing interest can help you in the admissions process?
False
True
12
Course rigor is not important for college admissions as long as you have a high overall GPA.
True
False
13
Which areas are considered in the "Whole Approach" to admissions?
some data from the data approach
Recomendations
essays
All of these are correct
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A "sliding scale" means that the higher your GPA/class rank the lower the SAT/ACT score you might need.
False
True
