<p>the standardized test score and gpa during admissions? My counselor told me that colleges don't use it as much as they used to, but i'd like to hear from other people.</p>
<p>Standardized test scores and GPA are very important, although not the whole story. THe best schools have to figure out a way to figure which 10 to 30% (or less) of their applicants should be offered admission. They must give substantial weight to this critical information, and then go from there.</p>