College admissions in the United States is the process of applying for undergraduate study at colleges or universities. For students entering college directly after high school, the process typically
Graduates from a high school in Connecticut in 2008
High school art students in Minnesota
High school advisors can help parents understand aspects of the college admissions process.
Elite and other universities send admissions officers to high schools and college fairs to encourage high school students to apply. While the chance of admission to highly selective colleges is typically under 10%, increased numbers of applications helps maintain and improve colleges' rankings.
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ACT is a standardized test used for college admissions in the United States. It is administered by ACT, Inc., a for-profit organization of the same name. The ACT test covers three academic skill areas
College admissions in the United States
…should plan on taking the SAT or ACT test twice, so that a low score can possibly be improved. One advisor suggested that students with weak SAT or ACT scores could consider applying to colleges where these measures were optional. One suggested retaking the tests if there are "subpar test scores" in…
2005 distribution of ACT scores