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Rachel Korn is a internationally recognized college advisor and consultant. She attended Brandeis University as a Justice Brandeis Scholar, and Harvard University, where she earned a Master's Degree in Higher Education Administration. Rachel worked on the admissions staffs at Wellesley College, Brandeis University, and The University of Pennsylvania, where she visited hundreds of high schools across the nation, interviewed prospective students, and read and advised committees on approximately 10,000 applications. Rachel shares her wisdom regularly at Hundreds of Heads. Rachel has been a frequent guest on The Today Show discussing the college admissions process.
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How Important are Test Scores?

A single, measurable scale.

High schools and their grading processes are not created equal, so admissions officers (AOs) need to look at national testing to help gauge talent on a single, measurable scale.

A student can earn an A by cramming for a test, as well from learning in class.AOs want to know who has been learning.

They understand that testing can be particularly challenging to some people, and that family income and access to test preparation influences students’ scores.

Desirable students may not need the top scores if they can score well enough to show that they can do the work at the college, but students from major “feeder” areas for colleges will likely need strong scores.

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