GPA and high school percentile rank Trend of high school record Type of courses selected Standardized test results Quality of secondary school Co-curricular activities Special characteristics Personal statement/essay Recommendations Interview

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Location/Environment – geographic, urban/suburban/rural, residential, ambiance Type – liberal arts, comprehensive, private, public, special emphasis Mission – reason it exists, history Curriculum – what majors, freshman year or core requirements, special academic programs, academic calendar, average class size, ease of changing majors Faculty – number of full-time, number who have terminal degrees, examples of research [...]