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College and University Admissions Flashcards

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  1. Which federal law requires colleges to publish net price calculators on their websites?

    Answer: Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008

    The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 mandated that all Title IV-eligible institutions provide an online net price calculator.

  2. A student applying Early Decision but changes their mind after admission should do what first?

    Answer: Notify the ED school in writing and request release from the binding agreement

    Withdrawing from an ED commitment requires formal written notification to the institution; only documented financial hardship typically justifies release.

  3. What does the term 'demonstrated interest' mean in college admissions?

    Answer: Evidence that an applicant has actively engaged with a college through visits, emails, or campus events

    Demonstrated interest refers to tangible actions showing a student's genuine enthusiasm for an institution, which some colleges track and factor into admissions decisions.

  4. The Common Data Set (CDS) is most useful to an educational planner for:

    Answer: Comparing standardized institutional data on admissions, enrollment, and financial aid

    The CDS provides standardized, publicly reported data that allows planners to compare institutions on key admissions and financial metrics.

  5. Which type of admission plan allows students the most flexibility because it carries no binding commitment?

    Answer: Early Action

    Early Action is non-binding, meaning students receive an early decision but can wait until May 1 to commit, preserving full flexibility.

  6. A college's 'yield rate' is defined as:

    Answer: The percentage of admitted students who choose to enroll

    Yield rate measures the proportion of accepted students who ultimately enroll, reflecting the institution's desirability and effectiveness of its recruitment efforts.

  7. Restrictive Early Action (REA) or Single-Choice Early Action (SCEA) programs generally prohibit applicants from:

    Answer: Applying Early Action or Early Decision to other private institutions in the same cycle

    REA/SCEA programs restrict applicants from pursuing binding or non-binding early plans at other private colleges, though public university early applications are usually permitted.