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Most four-year colleges consider applicantsâ scores on college admission tests when deciding whom to accept. Test scores are just one part of your college application. College admission officers give the most weight and importance to your high school grades and whether youâre challenging yourself.
The high value on college education is particularly clear when we ask people how important a college education is for success in later life. As Table 3 demonstrates, Hispanic parents are the most likely to assign high importance to higher education, followed by African American parents and then by white parents.