Colleges College Admissions 2

Question 1

What does 'yield rate' mean in college admissions?

Accepted Answer

The percentage of accepted students who enroll

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The percentage of applicants who are accepted

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The ratio of in-state to out-of-state students

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The number of transfer students admitted

Question 2

What is a college waitlist?

Accepted Answer

A pool of qualified applicants who may be admitted if space opens

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A list of required courses for freshmen

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A ranking of dorm room assignments

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A queue for financial aid processing

Question 3

What is a college's acceptance rate?

Accepted Answer

The percentage of applicants offered admission

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The percentage of students who graduate in 4 years

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The ratio of part-time to full-time students

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The percentage of students who transfer

Question 4

Which test is commonly used alongside the SAT for US college admissions?

Accepted Answer

ACT

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GRE

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LSAT

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MCAT

Question 5

What does test-optional mean for college admissions?

Accepted Answer

Students may choose not to submit SAT/ACT scores

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The college does not require any testing at all

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Students must submit scores but they are not weighted

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International students are exempt from testing

Question 6

What is a superscore in college admissions testing?

Accepted Answer

The best section scores combined across multiple test dates

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The highest single composite test score

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A weighted GPA used by admissions offices

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A score bonus for first-generation students