An assessment of the student's aptitudes, abilities, and interests, written by a teacher or counselor and used by colleges and universities in the admission process.
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ACT
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College admission test that measures English, math, reading, and science reasoning.
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SAT ​​
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​ College admission test designed to measure critical reading, math, and writing skills needed for academic success in college.
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Class Rank
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A student's approximate standing in her/his graduating class, based on grade point average.
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Transcript
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​​ The official record of high school or college courses and grades, generally required as part of the college application
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Texas Common Application
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A standardized application form used by a consortium of
Texas colleges for admission
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Open admissions
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The policy of some colleges of admitting virtually all high school graduates, regardless of academic qualifications such as high school grades and admission scores.
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Grade point average ​​ (GPA)
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An indicator of the student's overall scholastic
performance.
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Class Rank
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A student's approximate standing in her/his graduating class, based on grade point average
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Application
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A formal request for admission to a college or university; requires the submission of forms and other materials