Do Admissions Officers Look at Attendance Records?
Colleges are looking for a multitude of things – is a perfect attendance record one of them? Let's uncover the truth behind the importance of showing up to class.
Attendance isn't a separate metric in the Common Data Set, but it does impact the overall evaluation of a transcript as many transcripts list excused and unexcused absences. While college admissions officers prioritize grades, course selection, extracurriculars, and personal essays, a good attendance record still matters.
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