College-bound high school students devour multitudes of college recruitment materials, and agonize over the required applications and essays. Parents encourage visits to college campuses, while guidance counselors confirm enrollment in rigorous high school courses. Teachers are asked to write letters of recommendation. But high school administrators must ask themselves if any of these tactics really contribute to college admission for their students.
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