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By Allen Grove, About.com Guide to College Admissions

The Art of Reading a College Profile

Wednesday January 16, 2008
The first step to finding the perfect college involves pouring over guidebooks and websites. But what exactly do all those numbers, percentages and statistics mean? Be careful to avoid common mistakes when reading a profile. Misinterpreting the data can lead you to underestimate your chance of getting accepted, or cause you to end up at a school that isn’t a good match for your personality and interests.

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