标准化考试
根据统一规范的标准
测试学生的学术水平。
Matt: “The ACT and the SAT re graded differently.
On the SAT, you lose a quarter of a point for every question you get wrong. On the ACT, there’s no penalty for incorrect guesses. That means that on the ACT, if you don’t know an answer, you should always guess. The worse that can happen is that you aren’t penalized. On the SAT, though, guessing a lot can get you into trouble. If you have no idea on the answer, you’ve got a 75 percent chance of losing a quarter of a point, and those can add up fast. If you can’t eliminate one or two of the answers, it’s probably not going
学术成绩
美国大学通常会要求申请学生提供9-12年
年级(国内初三到高三)的成绩单
Dana: “As important as test scores are, grades are even more important. Test scores can reveal a student's potential. Grades reflect a student's level of discipline and the extent to which she uses her potential on a daily basis.”
课外活动
课外活动是招生官了解
学生品质的重要方面。
Jamie: “Extracurricular activities are so important because they show admissions officers who you are and what you can do, in ways that your grades and scores cannot. When choosing activities, think about what you're passionate about and what you would want to engage in regularly for more than one year. And if you can develop leadership within some activities, even better!”