CEP College and University Admissions 3

Question 1

When evaluating a transfer applicant, colleges primarily look at which academic record?

Accepted Answer

College transcript with GPA and course rigor, plus high school record as context

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High school transcript only

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SAT/ACT scores exclusively

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Letters of recommendation only

Question 2

Which statement best describes a 'likely letter' in college admissions?

Accepted Answer

An informal communication from a college signaling strong interest in admitting an applicant before official decisions are released

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An official acceptance letter sent early

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A letter from a college confirming receipt of application materials

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A conditional acceptance pending final grades

Question 3

The 'holistic review' process in admissions means that colleges:

Accepted Answer

Consider the full range of an applicant's academic, personal, and contextual factors

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Rank students solely by GPA and test scores

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Accept only students who interview on campus

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Focus exclusively on extracurricular achievement

Question 4

For a student with a disability seeking accommodations in college, the educational planner should advise them to:

Accepted Answer

Contact the college's disability services office and provide documentation before or shortly after enrollment

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Rely on their IEP to automatically transfer to the college

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Have the high school counselor negotiate accommodations directly

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Wait until classes begin to request accommodations

Question 5

An applicant's 'spike' in the context of college admissions refers to:

Accepted Answer

An extraordinary depth of achievement or passion in one specific area

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A sudden drop in GPA senior year

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A high SAT score in a single section

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An unexpected recommendation from a notable person

Question 6

Which CSS Profile data element distinguishes it most significantly from the FAFSA?

Accepted Answer

Home equity and non-custodial parent financial information

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Student's Social Security Number

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Dependency status questions

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Tax return filing status

Question 7

A student placed on a college waitlist should optimally:

Accepted Answer

Submit a concise letter of continued interest and any meaningful updates, then commit to another school by May 1

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Stop all communication with the college and wait

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Immediately apply to additional colleges

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Contact the admissions office daily to express interest