What would-be college students need to know about those high-stakes, secretive admissions decisions.
Many admissions officers are now giving more weight to Advanced Placement tests, which, like the SAT, are administered by the College Board. In 2015, a record 2.5 million students took AP tests, up 8.6% from a year earlier and up more than 25% from 2011, when a little under 2 million students sat for AP exams. AP tests essentially reflect a test taker's mastery of college-level skill and knowledge; successful test takers often can skip some entry-level college courses, and some scores can count toward a major.
"Most deans feel pretty good about AP results since they are based on more of a tight curriculum," Hiss said.
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