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Holistic admissions

Reviewing applicants on many factors, such as grades, course rigour, essays, activities and recommendations, not just scores.

Used in
United States
Topic
Higher education

Being checked against official sources. This definition is written in our own words; always check the official guidance for your country.

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Test-optional United States
A college admissions policy in which applicants may choose whether to submit SAT or ACT scores.
Common App United States International
An online application used to apply to more than a thousand US colleges with one set of materials.

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