Colleges College Admissions 3

Question 1

What is the role of a college admissions counselor?

Accepted Answer

To guide students through the application process and evaluate applications

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To teach college-level courses

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To manage student financial accounts

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To coordinate campus housing assignments

Question 2

Which of the following best describes a holistic admissions process?

Accepted Answer

Evaluating the whole student beyond just grades and test scores

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Ranking applicants solely by GPA

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Admitting students based only on financial need

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Using a lottery system for borderline applicants

Question 3

What is a legacy applicant?

Accepted Answer

A student whose parent or relative attended the same college

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A student applying for a second bachelor's degree

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A student from a historically underserved community

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A student who has previously been waitlisted

Question 4

What information does a college's Common Data Set (CDS) provide?

Accepted Answer

Detailed statistics about admissions, enrollment, and financial aid

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A list of available academic majors

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The college's annual tuition and fees only

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Campus housing capacity and meal plan costs

Question 5

What does Early Action (EA) mean in college admissions?

Accepted Answer

Applying early with a non-binding decision

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Applying early with a binding commitment to attend

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Receiving guaranteed admission for high GPA students

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A special program for low-income applicants

Question 6

What is 'need-blind' admissions?

Accepted Answer

A policy where financial need is not considered when making admissions decisions

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A program that hides applicant names during review

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A lottery-based admissions system

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Admissions based solely on academic merit