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Lesson 6: The X-Factors of College Admissions

In addition to the obvious criteria—like GPA, test scores, and essays—there are a number of additional factors that can make or break an application, including: extracurricular involvement, letters of recommendation, college interviews, and even social media activity. Our Editor-in-Chief Rob Franek will take you through these less-discussed X-factors of the admissions process. Find out how you can use these opportunities to shine—and set yourself apart from other applicants.





About this Learning Playlist: In “College Admission 101,” The Princeton Review’s Editor-in-Chief Rob Franek breaks down the most complex parts of the college process—and teaches you how to set yourself up to find, get into, and pay for your dream college.





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