What matters in college admissions?

GPA, extracurricular activities, ACT scores, recommendations: with so many factors playing a part in the college admissions process, some students may wonder which carry the most weight. Collectively, all of the factors come together like a puzzle that will help the admissions officers discover who you are. That said, some factors do weigh more heavily than others.

Check out the infographic below that breaks down what really matters in the college admissions process, according to the National Association for College Admission Counseling.