I Was a College Admissions Officer. This Is What I Saw

When you’re first trained to read applications holistically, you’re given a lot of information about the kind of student who would be a great “fit” on campus. Although our school advertised our “holistic” review process, our director typically used test scores to screen applicants. Firstly, on the Common Application, there is a place where students can indicate if they intend to apply for financial aid or not.

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