Ivy League Insights Quiz

Between which years did many schools' acceptance rates remain unchanged or increase slightly?

• 1984 and 1994

• 1994 and 2004

• 2004 and 2014

• 1974 and 1984

What is one reason students apply to more schools now than in the past?

• Fewer schools are available

• The Common App makes it easier

• Schools require fewer essays

• Application fees have decreased

Roughly how much of a percentage admission advantage did legacy applicants have based on the study in the book (top 30 selective colleges)

• 10-15%

• 45-50%

• 20-25%

• 30-35%

Approximately How many colleges were on the common app in 2014?

• 100

• 1000

• 500

• 250

Who is John Katzman?

• A college professor

• The founder of Princeton Review and Noodle

• A high school principal

• A government official

What did swarthmore do to increase applicant numbers?

• Lowered Writing Requirements

• Lowered GPA Thresholds

• Lowered Application Fee

• Increased Outreach

What does the text suggest about schools' claims of diversity?

• They prioritize diversity over all else

• They genuinely believe in diversity

• They prioritize alumni connections

• They ignore diversity completely

What is the main theme of Daniel Golden's Pulitzer Prize-winning series?

• The impact of technology on education

• The role of sports in college admissions

• The influence of wealth and privilege in college admissions

• The benefits of extracurricular activities

What is the main reason given for the impossibility of an unbiased assessment of worth in school admissions?

• Lack of qualified applicants

• Subjectivity of worth

• Insufficient data

• Overqualified candidates

What is the potential consequence of parents pushing their kids toward prestigious schools?

• Guaranteed admission

• Increased happiness

• Setting them up for heartbreak

• Improved social skills