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Podcast: Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Podcast
Episode: Shaping An Admissions Class
Description: In a surprising number of ways, putting together a new incoming class at a college is like crafting a list for the perfect party. So how can you make sure you are invited? Amy and Mike invited author Jeff Selingo to pull back the curtain on the process of shaping an admissions class. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What does "shaping" mean in admissions parlance? Do all colleges have the same priorities? What role do test scores play in shaping a class? How influential is the prospect of a full-pay family...