admission standards

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Admission standards are the criteria an institution uses to evaluate applicants—test scores, grades, essays, interviews, or other qualifications.

Universities, professional programs, and selective organizations all set admission standards: The law school raised its admission standards after receiving more applications.

Standards may be explicit minimums or holistic guidelines that allow flexibility.

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